WEBVTT 1 00:00:02.120 --> 00:00:03.800 - [Voiceover] Welcome to this presentation 2 00:00:03.800 --> 00:00:06.280 of Partners for Safe Teen Driving. 3 00:00:06.280 --> 00:00:09.590 Parents, you are here because not only do you hold the keys 4 00:00:09.590 --> 00:00:13.800 to the car, you are the key to keeping your kid safe. 5 00:00:13.800 --> 00:00:16.270 Research clearly indicates that parents 6 00:00:16.270 --> 00:00:19.890 have the greatest influence on teen behaviors. 7 00:00:19.890 --> 00:00:23.380 Parents, you must set clear expectations of driver's safety 8 00:00:23.380 --> 00:00:25.230 for your family. 9 00:00:25.230 --> 00:00:28.090 As driver educators we want to partner with you 10 00:00:28.090 --> 00:00:31.040 to lay the foundation for safe driving behaviors 11 00:00:31.040 --> 00:00:33.830 for your child and provide the essential knowledge 12 00:00:33.830 --> 00:00:37.040 and skills needed for good decision making. 13 00:00:37.040 --> 00:00:40.540 As parents, you must also build a sound structure of rules 14 00:00:40.540 --> 00:00:43.530 and consequences that will discourage your child 15 00:00:43.530 --> 00:00:46.173 from making unsafe choices. 16 00:00:48.010 --> 00:00:49.400 During this presentation, 17 00:00:49.400 --> 00:00:52.380 we will address each of the following topics, 18 00:00:52.380 --> 00:00:56.080 the teenage brain, teen driving risks, 19 00:00:56.080 --> 00:01:01.080 graduated licensing laws in Virginia, driver education, 20 00:01:01.520 --> 00:01:06.147 interacting with law enforcement, the importance of parents 21 00:01:06.147 --> 00:01:09.618 and the Parent/Teen Driving Contract. 22 00:01:09.618 --> 00:01:12.770 (soft music) 23 00:01:12.770 --> 00:01:15.410 - When the kids are young, you look for the best daycare, 24 00:01:15.410 --> 00:01:17.540 you look for the best car seat and all of a sudden 25 00:01:17.540 --> 00:01:19.320 your kid is old enough to drive. 26 00:01:19.320 --> 00:01:20.320 Parents should want their kids 27 00:01:20.320 --> 00:01:22.240 to be the best drivers they can be. 28 00:01:22.240 --> 00:01:25.980 - Help them become functional, safe, competent adults 29 00:01:25.980 --> 00:01:27.364 without dying first. 30 00:01:27.364 --> 00:01:30.100 (soft music) 31 00:01:30.100 --> 00:01:33.080 - The leading cause of death among adolescents 32 00:01:33.080 --> 00:01:34.610 is motor vehicle crashes. 33 00:01:34.610 --> 00:01:37.110 - It's a misconception to think that teens don't understand 34 00:01:37.110 --> 00:01:38.857 the risks of driving, they do. 35 00:01:38.857 --> 00:01:41.770 But the challenges with teens is that when they're 36 00:01:41.770 --> 00:01:45.123 in the moment they might make the wrong decision. 37 00:01:46.460 --> 00:01:49.320 - Parents play a key role in preventing teen crashes. 38 00:01:49.320 --> 00:01:51.430 When asked whose opinions they listen to, 39 00:01:51.430 --> 00:01:53.550 teens most often said their parents. 40 00:01:53.550 --> 00:01:57.060 - Safe driving is really about judgment. 41 00:01:57.060 --> 00:01:59.420 - [Flaura] We know that it's not 'til they're about 25, 42 00:01:59.420 --> 00:02:02.570 that the prefrontal cortex, the CEO of the brain 43 00:02:02.570 --> 00:02:03.750 is completely developed. 44 00:02:03.750 --> 00:02:05.540 - And lot of the things that aren't developed 45 00:02:05.540 --> 00:02:08.460 are the risk management, decision making 46 00:02:08.460 --> 00:02:11.460 and types of things that they need to be a good safe driver. 47 00:02:12.778 --> 00:02:14.110 (car horn blares) 48 00:02:14.110 --> 00:02:17.100 - The number one crash risk for teens is inexperience. 49 00:02:17.100 --> 00:02:18.810 They need to practice with the parents 50 00:02:18.810 --> 00:02:20.340 so that the parent can pass on 51 00:02:20.340 --> 00:02:21.660 their knowledge and experience. 52 00:02:21.660 --> 00:02:25.353 - The more hours the better and in a variety of conditions. 53 00:02:26.570 --> 00:02:29.710 - On a winter day, there's parking lots all over the place 54 00:02:29.710 --> 00:02:30.760 work on skid control. 55 00:02:32.410 --> 00:02:35.343 That way when a situation does arise, they're ready to go. 56 00:02:37.380 --> 00:02:39.640 - We see that there are two big things 57 00:02:39.640 --> 00:02:40.900 that are affecting teens. 58 00:02:40.900 --> 00:02:42.940 Number one, it's inexperience 59 00:02:42.940 --> 00:02:45.007 and number two it's distraction. 60 00:02:45.007 --> 00:02:47.810 - Distractions, now what might be some common distractions? 61 00:02:47.810 --> 00:02:50.200 - Eating, drinking, texting, 62 00:02:50.200 --> 00:02:52.560 anything that has to do with not looking on the road. 63 00:02:52.560 --> 00:02:55.640 - They don't understand the challenges of distraction 64 00:02:55.640 --> 00:02:59.400 and I think parents can help by just setting rules. 65 00:02:59.400 --> 00:03:02.920 Set in place the expectation that driving is a privilege 66 00:03:02.920 --> 00:03:06.850 that you earn and you earn it by showing maturity, 67 00:03:06.850 --> 00:03:10.940 showing good skill and Graduated Driver Licensing, 68 00:03:10.940 --> 00:03:13.470 which is the law that's in most States 69 00:03:13.470 --> 00:03:16.030 allows parents to build on that. 70 00:03:16.030 --> 00:03:17.760 - The first stage is the learner's permit, 71 00:03:17.760 --> 00:03:20.660 where the teen is driving with adult supervision. 72 00:03:20.660 --> 00:03:23.470 The second stage is where a teen can drive by themselves, 73 00:03:23.470 --> 00:03:25.010 but they have certain restrictions 74 00:03:25.010 --> 00:03:26.700 such as not being allowed to drive 75 00:03:26.700 --> 00:03:28.810 with other teen passengers in the car 76 00:03:28.810 --> 00:03:31.040 or driving at night and the third stage 77 00:03:31.040 --> 00:03:32.180 is full licensed sure. 78 00:03:32.180 --> 00:03:34.970 - We suggest that before teens get 79 00:03:34.970 --> 00:03:36.420 their independent license, 80 00:03:36.420 --> 00:03:38.840 that the teen and the parent negotiate 81 00:03:38.840 --> 00:03:41.020 the driving privileges that the teen 82 00:03:41.020 --> 00:03:44.730 will have for a period of time. 83 00:03:44.730 --> 00:03:47.170 - The parent who is an authoritative parent, 84 00:03:47.170 --> 00:03:49.960 who actually sets rules, make sure the teen follows it, 85 00:03:49.960 --> 00:03:51.310 you work on that together. 86 00:03:51.310 --> 00:03:53.901 Those teens are half as likely to crash. 87 00:03:53.901 --> 00:03:56.318 (soft music) 88 00:04:05.110 --> 00:04:06.820 - [Voiceover] While learning driving skills 89 00:04:06.820 --> 00:04:09.870 is very important, driving skills alone 90 00:04:09.870 --> 00:04:12.750 do not reduce risky behaviors. 91 00:04:12.750 --> 00:04:15.040 Risky behaviors are bad decisions 92 00:04:15.040 --> 00:04:17.930 that have little to do with driving skill. 93 00:04:17.930 --> 00:04:20.960 Study after study has shown that parent involvement 94 00:04:20.960 --> 00:04:24.410 reduces risky behaviors and teen driving crashes 95 00:04:24.410 --> 00:04:26.800 by up to 50%. 96 00:04:26.800 --> 00:04:29.530 So we hope that what you learn from this presentation 97 00:04:29.530 --> 00:04:33.900 will open up a longer dialogue with your teens about choices 98 00:04:33.900 --> 00:04:37.000 and that you will closely monitor and continuously guide 99 00:04:37.000 --> 00:04:38.763 your teens driving behavior. 100 00:04:39.710 --> 00:04:43.290 What risky behaviors do you see in this slide? 101 00:04:43.290 --> 00:04:45.850 The teens are not using seat belts. 102 00:04:45.850 --> 00:04:48.670 The seat is not properly adjusted. 103 00:04:48.670 --> 00:04:52.750 The drivers arms are extended with elbows locked 104 00:04:52.750 --> 00:04:55.410 and the expressions on the teens faces indicate 105 00:04:55.410 --> 00:04:59.363 that they are not taking the driving task very seriously. 106 00:05:01.270 --> 00:05:02.900 What is safe driving? 107 00:05:02.900 --> 00:05:04.360 Is it a skill? 108 00:05:04.360 --> 00:05:06.250 Is it good decision making? 109 00:05:06.250 --> 00:05:08.960 Is it ticket free driving? 110 00:05:08.960 --> 00:05:11.410 Parents and teens have different definitions 111 00:05:11.410 --> 00:05:13.060 of good driving, 112 00:05:13.060 --> 00:05:17.000 parents believe a good driver is a safe driver. 113 00:05:17.000 --> 00:05:19.700 They believe a safe driver maintains adequate 114 00:05:19.700 --> 00:05:23.370 safe following distance, obeys the speed limit 115 00:05:23.370 --> 00:05:26.320 and behave like a responsible adult. 116 00:05:26.320 --> 00:05:29.800 Teens believe they are a good driver if for example, 117 00:05:29.800 --> 00:05:33.810 they can take a curve at a high rate of speed and not crash. 118 00:05:33.810 --> 00:05:36.170 Researchers believe this different perception 119 00:05:36.170 --> 00:05:38.390 of safe driving is due to the fact 120 00:05:38.390 --> 00:05:41.840 that part of the teenager's brain that understands risk 121 00:05:41.840 --> 00:05:43.760 is not fully developed. 122 00:05:43.760 --> 00:05:46.970 Motor vehicle crashes can happen to anyone, 123 00:05:46.970 --> 00:05:49.380 even good teens crash 124 00:05:49.380 --> 00:05:52.810 that's because all new drivers lack experience 125 00:05:52.810 --> 00:05:55.550 and are more likely to crash. 126 00:05:55.550 --> 00:05:58.020 The young brain's vulnerabilities include feelings 127 00:05:58.020 --> 00:06:02.010 of invincibility and attraction to thrill seeking 128 00:06:02.010 --> 00:06:04.350 and other intense feelings. 129 00:06:04.350 --> 00:06:07.200 Adding fuel to this developing brain are souped up 130 00:06:07.200 --> 00:06:10.643 with hormones that affect excitability and mood. 131 00:06:12.350 --> 00:06:15.110 How do teens handle nighttime driving? 132 00:06:15.110 --> 00:06:18.150 Teens get very little exposure to driving at night 133 00:06:18.150 --> 00:06:19.450 with their parents 134 00:06:19.450 --> 00:06:23.670 and they are also notoriously sleep deprived. 135 00:06:23.670 --> 00:06:25.520 How does the type of vehicle affect 136 00:06:25.520 --> 00:06:28.020 the teen driver's behavior? 137 00:06:28.020 --> 00:06:29.730 If you're planning on giving your teen 138 00:06:29.730 --> 00:06:31.790 a shiny red sports car, 139 00:06:31.790 --> 00:06:34.860 that may not be the best choice for your child. 140 00:06:34.860 --> 00:06:38.673 Your child is much less likely to race in the family van. 141 00:06:39.630 --> 00:06:41.250 How does a teenage brain handle 142 00:06:41.250 --> 00:06:43.700 a lack of parental guidance? 143 00:06:43.700 --> 00:06:45.670 The science is very clear. 144 00:06:45.670 --> 00:06:49.650 Parents matter and good parenting can significantly reduce 145 00:06:49.650 --> 00:06:52.710 teen crashes and prevent a tragedy. 146 00:06:52.710 --> 00:06:55.220 How does an immature brain handle alcohol, 147 00:06:55.220 --> 00:06:57.700 marijuana and other drugs? 148 00:06:57.700 --> 00:06:58.660 The teenage brain 149 00:06:58.660 --> 00:07:02.690 has difficulty understanding consequences and risk. 150 00:07:02.690 --> 00:07:05.630 Unfortunately, teens may not think twice 151 00:07:05.630 --> 00:07:08.053 about driving while impaired. 152 00:07:10.550 --> 00:07:12.583 Do you believe this statement is true? 153 00:07:13.580 --> 00:07:17.263 The brain does not mature until about age 25. 154 00:07:19.760 --> 00:07:24.760 It's true, the brain is about 80% developed in adolescence. 155 00:07:25.490 --> 00:07:27.140 The largest part of the brain, 156 00:07:27.140 --> 00:07:30.460 the cortex is divided into lobes that mature 157 00:07:30.460 --> 00:07:32.140 from back to front, 158 00:07:32.140 --> 00:07:35.100 the last section to connect is the frontal lobe 159 00:07:35.100 --> 00:07:37.500 responsible for cognitive processes, 160 00:07:37.500 --> 00:07:40.293 such as reasoning, planning and judgment. 161 00:07:41.310 --> 00:07:46.210 Normally this mental merger is not completed until age 25. 162 00:07:46.210 --> 00:07:48.930 The teenage brain is not an adult brain 163 00:07:48.930 --> 00:07:50.910 with fewer miles on it. 164 00:07:50.910 --> 00:07:52.930 Teens have very sharp brains, 165 00:07:52.930 --> 00:07:55.563 but they're not quite sure what to do with them. 166 00:07:56.520 --> 00:07:58.350 The teen brain has a tendency 167 00:07:58.350 --> 00:08:00.750 to underestimate dangerous situations 168 00:08:00.750 --> 00:08:03.130 and is attracted to thrill seeking 169 00:08:03.130 --> 00:08:07.060 and other experiences that create intense feelings. 170 00:08:07.060 --> 00:08:11.110 This is why teens often speed, weave in and out of traffic, 171 00:08:11.110 --> 00:08:14.130 follow too closely, talk on their cell phones 172 00:08:14.130 --> 00:08:17.140 or drive while fatigued or intoxicated. 173 00:08:17.140 --> 00:08:20.970 Consequently parents must step in and serve 174 00:08:20.970 --> 00:08:23.480 as their children's frontal lobes. 175 00:08:23.480 --> 00:08:24.670 As the teenage brain 176 00:08:24.670 --> 00:08:28.963 has difficulty making risk management decisions on its own. 177 00:08:30.100 --> 00:08:33.300 Cars do not crash, people crash them. 178 00:08:33.300 --> 00:08:35.780 The driver, especially the young driver 179 00:08:35.780 --> 00:08:39.313 continues to be a weak link in the automotive safety. 180 00:08:40.190 --> 00:08:42.330 It's interesting to note that the crash data 181 00:08:42.330 --> 00:08:45.570 shows older teenagers with more driving experience 182 00:08:45.570 --> 00:08:47.140 have more crashes. 183 00:08:47.140 --> 00:08:49.850 The higher crash rate for older teens is attributed 184 00:08:49.850 --> 00:08:52.780 to their having more driving privileges, 185 00:08:52.780 --> 00:08:56.430 fewer restrictions and less parental supervision. 186 00:08:56.430 --> 00:08:59.240 This higher crash rate prompted the general assembly 187 00:08:59.240 --> 00:09:01.950 to revise the juvenile passenger restrictions 188 00:09:01.950 --> 00:09:03.840 for older teens. 189 00:09:03.840 --> 00:09:06.780 Most teen crashes are caused by a lack of experience 190 00:09:06.780 --> 00:09:10.100 and attitude, not poor driving skill. 191 00:09:10.100 --> 00:09:13.200 And teens who take more risks are setting themselves up 192 00:09:13.200 --> 00:09:16.750 to crash regardless of their driving skills. 193 00:09:16.750 --> 00:09:20.020 Positive and negative attitudes evolve over time, 194 00:09:20.020 --> 00:09:23.000 they can be changed through experience and persuasion 195 00:09:23.000 --> 00:09:24.900 and parents have the most influence 196 00:09:24.900 --> 00:09:26.863 over their children's attitudes. 197 00:09:29.267 --> 00:09:31.267 - She just loved people. 198 00:09:33.160 --> 00:09:36.260 She made friends easy and you know, 199 00:09:36.260 --> 00:09:37.923 she had a lot of friends. 200 00:09:39.730 --> 00:09:42.640 Bran was a good student, she loved to learn. 201 00:09:42.640 --> 00:09:45.800 She was really looking forward to going to college 202 00:09:45.800 --> 00:09:50.210 and I never will forget when she had been looking, 203 00:09:50.210 --> 00:09:52.590 she had been watching the mail close 204 00:09:52.590 --> 00:09:56.143 for her acceptance letter to see if she got into JMU. 205 00:09:57.050 --> 00:10:01.063 And she went to the mailbox that day and she came on back, 206 00:10:02.090 --> 00:10:05.920 she came through that door and she said, yes, yes, yes. 207 00:10:05.920 --> 00:10:07.757 She opened up the envelope, you know, 208 00:10:07.757 --> 00:10:12.100 and she looked and she read it, I can see on there. 209 00:10:12.100 --> 00:10:15.720 She just, yes, yes, yes she said. 210 00:10:18.150 --> 00:10:20.580 It was a beautiful January day. 211 00:10:20.580 --> 00:10:24.780 The sky was so pretty and blue and the sun was bright 212 00:10:24.780 --> 00:10:26.580 and it was just a lovely day. 213 00:10:26.580 --> 00:10:29.000 And that particular day 214 00:10:29.000 --> 00:10:32.170 she didn't have to be to school till 11 o'clock. 215 00:10:32.170 --> 00:10:34.423 She sit there and she ate a bowl of cereal 216 00:10:35.340 --> 00:10:38.970 and she changed clothes three times before she left. 217 00:10:38.970 --> 00:10:42.490 When she got in her truck, she put her seat belt on. 218 00:10:42.490 --> 00:10:45.080 When she sat in a vehicle, if she was gonna drive, 219 00:10:45.080 --> 00:10:47.680 or if she was riding, she always put a seat belt on. 220 00:10:49.200 --> 00:10:51.840 You know, anyway that morning the police scan was on 221 00:10:51.840 --> 00:10:54.680 and I just, in the back of my mind I heard him say 222 00:10:54.680 --> 00:10:57.730 that there had been a bad accident on route 130 223 00:10:58.580 --> 00:11:00.540 and I get on down there 224 00:11:01.446 --> 00:11:03.850 and there's a fireman in the road, you know, 225 00:11:03.850 --> 00:11:07.940 directing traffic and I can see a truck 226 00:11:07.940 --> 00:11:12.450 and I could see the bumper and I saw the sticker 227 00:11:16.330 --> 00:11:17.923 and I knew it was her truck. 228 00:11:19.620 --> 00:11:23.040 So I pulled over to the side of the road 229 00:11:26.034 --> 00:11:28.284 and I that fireman, I said, 230 00:11:30.373 --> 00:11:32.220 "The little girl driving that truck," 231 00:11:32.220 --> 00:11:33.617 I said, "Is she hurt bad?" 232 00:11:34.860 --> 00:11:36.263 He said, "Are you kin to her?" 233 00:11:36.263 --> 00:11:40.527 I said, yes I'm her mother and by that time 234 00:11:43.970 --> 00:11:48.970 two rescue squad workers, one got one side of me 235 00:11:49.410 --> 00:11:50.880 and one got on the other side. 236 00:11:50.880 --> 00:11:54.000 And I said, "The little girl driving that truck," 237 00:11:54.000 --> 00:11:56.480 I said, "Is she hurt bad?" 238 00:11:56.480 --> 00:11:58.840 The woman said, "Yes ma'am." 239 00:11:58.840 --> 00:12:00.173 I said, "Is she dead?" 240 00:12:01.330 --> 00:12:02.937 She said, "Yes ma'am." 241 00:12:05.520 --> 00:12:07.680 - [Voiceover] We don't want this to happen to any child 242 00:12:07.680 --> 00:12:11.033 in this room, that is why we are here tonight. 243 00:12:12.520 --> 00:12:16.560 Be proactive, we should not change because of tragedy. 244 00:12:16.560 --> 00:12:18.700 Parents should establish preventative measures 245 00:12:18.700 --> 00:12:21.330 that will prevent a tragedy from occurring. 246 00:12:21.330 --> 00:12:24.380 Nine out of 10 of the parents in a survey allowed 247 00:12:24.380 --> 00:12:26.800 their teens to drive after dark. 248 00:12:26.800 --> 00:12:29.970 In addition three out of four of these parents allowed 249 00:12:29.970 --> 00:12:34.050 their teen to drive with passengers and in bad weather. 250 00:12:34.050 --> 00:12:36.980 What will be your limits and how will you protect your child 251 00:12:36.980 --> 00:12:40.670 from exposure to unsafe driving environments? 252 00:12:40.670 --> 00:12:42.970 Parents, to keep your children safe, 253 00:12:42.970 --> 00:12:44.810 you must be proactive and communicate 254 00:12:44.810 --> 00:12:48.460 that you are in control, their lives depend on it. 255 00:12:48.460 --> 00:12:51.480 And teens, you will learn if you haven't all ready 256 00:12:51.480 --> 00:12:53.440 that trust is something that is earned 257 00:12:53.440 --> 00:12:56.340 and through responsible actions and decisions 258 00:12:56.340 --> 00:12:57.593 can be sustained. 259 00:12:58.680 --> 00:13:02.270 Parents are role models, whether they intend to be or not. 260 00:13:02.270 --> 00:13:05.220 So if you make the choice to speed or talk on the phone, 261 00:13:05.220 --> 00:13:08.880 remember your child's watching and learning. 262 00:13:08.880 --> 00:13:12.930 Being an experienced driver does not excuse bad habits. 263 00:13:12.930 --> 00:13:16.070 Parents' choices help kids form opinions on acceptable 264 00:13:16.070 --> 00:13:18.220 and unacceptable behaviors. 265 00:13:18.220 --> 00:13:20.710 We also know from research into underage drinking 266 00:13:20.710 --> 00:13:23.790 and driving that parents who exhibit DUI behavior 267 00:13:23.790 --> 00:13:26.940 may promote youth drinking and DUI behaviors. 268 00:13:26.940 --> 00:13:30.380 Parental permissiveness is consistently associated 269 00:13:30.380 --> 00:13:32.720 with negative drinking consequences 270 00:13:32.720 --> 00:13:36.003 as youth transition to college or adulthood. 271 00:13:37.240 --> 00:13:40.160 Parents should always model safe driving behaviors 272 00:13:40.160 --> 00:13:43.463 as children learn from the choices that adults make. 273 00:13:47.590 --> 00:13:51.270 For a teen to obtain a learner's permit in Virginia, 274 00:13:51.270 --> 00:13:54.340 the teen must have parent permission, 275 00:13:54.340 --> 00:13:57.690 be at least 15 years and six months old, 276 00:13:57.690 --> 00:14:02.520 provide proof of identity, residency and legal presence 277 00:14:02.520 --> 00:14:06.520 via US citizen or legally authorized to be in the US 278 00:14:06.520 --> 00:14:09.690 and pass a sign and knowledge test. 279 00:14:09.690 --> 00:14:11.810 During the learner's permit phase, 280 00:14:11.810 --> 00:14:13.700 you do not have to add your child 281 00:14:13.700 --> 00:14:16.743 to your family automobile insurance policy. 282 00:14:18.732 --> 00:14:21.660 Unfortunately, approximately 50% of the teens 283 00:14:21.660 --> 00:14:24.030 who take the learner's permit test 284 00:14:24.030 --> 00:14:26.940 do not pass it on their first attempt. 285 00:14:26.940 --> 00:14:30.400 If your child fails the learner's permit test three times, 286 00:14:30.400 --> 00:14:33.110 your child must provide DMV with evidence 287 00:14:33.110 --> 00:14:36.650 that they have completed a Classroom Driver Education course 288 00:14:36.650 --> 00:14:40.040 after the third failure or taken the eight hour 289 00:14:40.040 --> 00:14:42.710 reexamination course before they will be able 290 00:14:42.710 --> 00:14:46.620 to take the learner's permit test a fourth time. 291 00:14:46.620 --> 00:14:49.440 Teens should be encouraged to take the learner's permit test 292 00:14:49.440 --> 00:14:52.923 prior to completing Classroom Driver Education. 293 00:14:53.870 --> 00:14:57.010 If your child passes a Classroom Driver Education course 294 00:14:57.010 --> 00:15:01.060 after failing the learner's permit test three times, 295 00:15:01.060 --> 00:15:05.240 your child can take the permit test for the fourth time. 296 00:15:05.240 --> 00:15:08.890 Hopefully your child will study and pass the test 297 00:15:08.890 --> 00:15:10.103 on the first attempt. 298 00:15:13.590 --> 00:15:16.790 Practice driving should be more than just accumulating time 299 00:15:16.790 --> 00:15:19.940 to satisfy the requirements of the law. 300 00:15:19.940 --> 00:15:22.090 Practice driving should include meaningful, 301 00:15:22.090 --> 00:15:24.160 planned guided practice sessions 302 00:15:24.160 --> 00:15:28.220 that include all driving skills and environments. 303 00:15:28.220 --> 00:15:32.150 Teens do not easily adapt to new driving situations. 304 00:15:32.150 --> 00:15:35.130 They need a parent mentor who follows the lessons 305 00:15:35.130 --> 00:15:38.610 in the 45 Hour Guide so that the new driver learns 306 00:15:38.610 --> 00:15:41.010 to navigate new territory safely 307 00:15:41.010 --> 00:15:44.053 and practices driving skills correctly. 308 00:15:44.900 --> 00:15:47.920 Most parents are not trained to be driver educators, 309 00:15:47.920 --> 00:15:50.830 but they need to know how to gradually and safely 310 00:15:50.830 --> 00:15:54.200 expose their children to a variety of driving situations, 311 00:15:54.200 --> 00:15:58.150 to learn skills and identify and correct driving errors. 312 00:15:58.150 --> 00:16:00.760 The 45 Hour Parent/Teen Driving Guide 313 00:16:00.760 --> 00:16:04.430 provides suggested lessons that are sequential, 314 00:16:04.430 --> 00:16:09.250 meaningful learning goals and strategies and coaching tips. 315 00:16:09.250 --> 00:16:12.840 These lessons progress from low to higher risk 316 00:16:12.840 --> 00:16:15.450 driving environments from a parking lot 317 00:16:15.450 --> 00:16:19.230 to neighborhood roads, to light traffic, to rural highways, 318 00:16:19.230 --> 00:16:23.250 to expressways and then to city driving. 319 00:16:23.250 --> 00:16:25.110 Using the Parent/Teen Driving Guide, 320 00:16:25.110 --> 00:16:28.210 parents can plan driving lessons and practiced often 321 00:16:28.210 --> 00:16:31.170 to hopefully accumulate more than 45 hours 322 00:16:31.170 --> 00:16:34.500 of guided practice over the nine month period 323 00:16:34.500 --> 00:16:36.993 that your child must hold a learner's permit. 324 00:16:37.950 --> 00:16:40.430 Parents should complete the driving log at the end 325 00:16:40.430 --> 00:16:42.253 of each practice session. 326 00:16:46.320 --> 00:16:48.120 Do you think this statement is true? 327 00:16:49.570 --> 00:16:52.893 Everyone sitting in the front seat must wear a seatbelt. 328 00:16:55.720 --> 00:16:57.260 This is true. 329 00:16:57.260 --> 00:16:59.890 Virginia law requires everyone in the front seat 330 00:16:59.890 --> 00:17:03.410 to wear a seat belt and anyone less than 18 years of age 331 00:17:03.410 --> 00:17:05.900 must wear a seatbelt regardless of where they are sitting 332 00:17:05.900 --> 00:17:07.240 in the vehicle, 333 00:17:07.240 --> 00:17:10.130 wearing a seatbelt is the simplest and most effective way 334 00:17:10.130 --> 00:17:13.333 to prevent car crash injuries and deaths. 335 00:17:15.120 --> 00:17:17.290 The best way to reduce the risk of injuries 336 00:17:17.290 --> 00:17:19.390 is to make sure everyone in the vehicle 337 00:17:19.390 --> 00:17:21.490 is properly restrained. 338 00:17:21.490 --> 00:17:24.000 Also make sure you buckle up properly 339 00:17:24.000 --> 00:17:25.310 and sit at least 10 inches 340 00:17:25.310 --> 00:17:27.303 from the steering wheel and airbag. 341 00:17:28.170 --> 00:17:32.160 Unfortunately, teen drivers and teen passengers 342 00:17:32.160 --> 00:17:35.463 use safety belts less than any other age group. 343 00:17:36.650 --> 00:17:39.510 Safety belts keep you in the car and prevent you 344 00:17:39.510 --> 00:17:42.850 from hitting objects and passengers inside the vehicle 345 00:17:42.850 --> 00:17:44.253 if there is a crash. 346 00:17:45.100 --> 00:17:48.830 Parents should require safety belt use at all times, 347 00:17:48.830 --> 00:17:52.970 buckling up is an easy way to prevent injuries and deaths. 348 00:17:52.970 --> 00:17:56.080 This simple task can reduce your teen's risk of dying 349 00:17:56.080 --> 00:17:59.600 or being badly injured in a crash by about half. 350 00:17:59.600 --> 00:18:01.860 Would you allow an unbuckled elephant 351 00:18:01.860 --> 00:18:03.463 to sit in your back seat? 352 00:18:06.693 --> 00:18:09.301 (car engine roars) 353 00:18:09.301 --> 00:18:11.884 (smooth music) 354 00:18:13.263 --> 00:18:15.330 (girl laughs) 355 00:18:15.330 --> 00:18:17.135 - [Narrator] In a crash at 30 miles an hour, 356 00:18:17.135 --> 00:18:17.968 (truck horn blares) 357 00:18:17.968 --> 00:18:20.500 an adult backseat passenger without a seat belt 358 00:18:20.500 --> 00:18:23.533 is thrown forward with a force of three and a half tons. 359 00:18:23.533 --> 00:18:25.250 (car bangs) 360 00:18:25.250 --> 00:18:27.200 The weight of an elephant 361 00:18:27.200 --> 00:18:28.771 charging straight through the driver. 362 00:18:28.771 --> 00:18:31.188 (elephant trumpets) 363 00:18:31.188 --> 00:18:32.195 (car horn blares) 364 00:18:32.195 --> 00:18:34.945 (glass shatters) 365 00:18:37.670 --> 00:18:38.940 You're never save in the back 366 00:18:38.940 --> 00:18:40.633 until you fasten your seatbelt. 367 00:18:41.480 --> 00:18:42.473 Never forget. 368 00:18:44.430 --> 00:18:46.890 - [Voiceover] Virginia law requires everyone in the car 369 00:18:46.890 --> 00:18:50.790 under the age of 18 to wear a seat belt at all times. 370 00:18:50.790 --> 00:18:54.140 This law is a primary offense and the driver of the vehicle 371 00:18:54.140 --> 00:18:55.940 will be charged. 372 00:18:55.940 --> 00:18:58.690 Half of the teenagers killed in motor vehicle crashes 373 00:18:58.690 --> 00:19:00.963 in Virginia were not wearing a seat belt. 374 00:19:02.040 --> 00:19:04.590 Parents play a critical role in whether or not 375 00:19:04.590 --> 00:19:06.770 their children wear seat belts. 376 00:19:06.770 --> 00:19:09.600 Parents should not only model wearing a seatbelt 377 00:19:09.600 --> 00:19:12.547 they should enforce a strict family seatbelt rule 378 00:19:12.547 --> 00:19:15.890 and have zero tolerance for non usage. 379 00:19:15.890 --> 00:19:17.650 Wearing a seatbelt becomes a habit 380 00:19:17.650 --> 00:19:19.180 over a short period of time, 381 00:19:19.180 --> 00:19:21.973 and buckling up is a good habit to have. 382 00:19:25.190 --> 00:19:26.513 Is this statement true? 383 00:19:28.260 --> 00:19:30.530 The safest position to place your hands 384 00:19:30.530 --> 00:19:33.480 on the steering wheel for most driving situations 385 00:19:33.480 --> 00:19:35.583 is 10 o'clock and two o'clock. 386 00:19:39.500 --> 00:19:42.900 It's false, placing your hands on the lower half 387 00:19:42.900 --> 00:19:44.620 of the steering wheel at eight and four 388 00:19:44.620 --> 00:19:48.693 is the safest hand position for most driving situations. 389 00:19:56.572 --> 00:19:59.155 (upbeat music) 390 00:20:05.500 --> 00:20:08.100 - Steering is one of the most important and fun things 391 00:20:08.100 --> 00:20:11.530 about driving because it puts you in control of the car. 392 00:20:11.530 --> 00:20:14.080 Proper hand placement can ensure efficiency 393 00:20:14.080 --> 00:20:16.090 and enhance safety when driving. 394 00:20:16.090 --> 00:20:18.840 Today we'll learn the proper way to hold a steering wheel 395 00:20:18.840 --> 00:20:20.940 and we'll discuss the push, pull 396 00:20:20.940 --> 00:20:22.440 and slide method for steering. 397 00:20:23.845 --> 00:20:26.530 (seat belt buckle clicks) 398 00:20:26.530 --> 00:20:28.110 Steering may seem simple, 399 00:20:28.110 --> 00:20:29.430 but there are many misconceptions 400 00:20:29.430 --> 00:20:31.100 about where to put your hands. 401 00:20:31.100 --> 00:20:33.410 Proper hand placement could prevent a crash 402 00:20:33.410 --> 00:20:35.080 or serious injury. 403 00:20:35.080 --> 00:20:37.440 Think of the steering wheel like a clock, 404 00:20:37.440 --> 00:20:38.653 with 12 at the top. 405 00:20:39.820 --> 00:20:41.580 Most people think that you should put your hands 406 00:20:41.580 --> 00:20:44.000 at 10 and two. 407 00:20:44.000 --> 00:20:46.310 The 10 to two hand placement is not ideal 408 00:20:46.310 --> 00:20:48.190 because the arms can become tired 409 00:20:48.190 --> 00:20:50.300 and it creates unnecessary movement. 410 00:20:50.300 --> 00:20:51.510 It also forces the driver 411 00:20:51.510 --> 00:20:53.920 to cross their arms when turning. 412 00:20:53.920 --> 00:20:56.450 In the event of a crash and airbag deployment, 413 00:20:56.450 --> 00:20:57.755 this could cause serious injury. 414 00:20:57.755 --> 00:20:58.812 (car tires screeches) 415 00:20:58.812 --> 00:21:01.730 (screams) The proper place to put your hands 416 00:21:01.730 --> 00:21:04.510 is actually at eight and four. 417 00:21:04.510 --> 00:21:06.130 Putting your hands in this position 418 00:21:06.130 --> 00:21:09.360 is not only more efficient, but it's also safer. 419 00:21:09.360 --> 00:21:10.830 Once our hands are in this position, 420 00:21:10.830 --> 00:21:14.420 we can use the push, pull and slide method for turning. 421 00:21:14.420 --> 00:21:17.410 Using the push, pull and slide method, use one hand to push 422 00:21:17.410 --> 00:21:19.610 the steering wheel the other to pull, 423 00:21:19.610 --> 00:21:21.470 and then slide your hands to return 424 00:21:21.470 --> 00:21:23.320 to the eight and four position. 425 00:21:23.320 --> 00:21:24.930 This will prevent your arms from crossing 426 00:21:24.930 --> 00:21:27.410 and slamming into your face in case of a crash. 427 00:21:27.410 --> 00:21:29.160 These steering techniques that we've reviewed 428 00:21:29.160 --> 00:21:30.460 may seem simple, 429 00:21:30.460 --> 00:21:33.580 but they're vital to the safe operation of your vehicle. 430 00:21:33.580 --> 00:21:35.650 By merely changing your hand placement, 431 00:21:35.650 --> 00:21:38.620 you could prevent a crash or a serious injury. 432 00:21:38.620 --> 00:21:42.351 Do your part to keep yourself and the roadway safe. 433 00:21:42.351 --> 00:21:44.768 (soft music) 434 00:21:50.350 --> 00:21:51.240 - [Voice over] Try seating up 435 00:21:51.240 --> 00:21:54.170 and assuming a driving position with your hands holding 436 00:21:54.170 --> 00:21:57.020 the top of the steering wheel at 10 and two. 437 00:21:57.020 --> 00:21:59.620 If you hold this position for a while, 438 00:21:59.620 --> 00:22:02.610 your arms and shoulders become fatigued. 439 00:22:02.610 --> 00:22:05.100 Now move your hands from 10 and two 440 00:22:05.100 --> 00:22:07.540 down to the eight and four position. 441 00:22:07.540 --> 00:22:11.060 This more relaxed position reduces muscle tension 442 00:22:11.060 --> 00:22:13.330 and unnecessary wheel movement 443 00:22:13.330 --> 00:22:15.750 caused by the weight of the arms. 444 00:22:15.750 --> 00:22:18.060 Placing your hands at the eight and four position 445 00:22:18.060 --> 00:22:21.420 also takes your arms out of the path of the airbag, 446 00:22:21.420 --> 00:22:26.420 reducing hand, arm and face injuries if the bag deploys. 447 00:22:26.490 --> 00:22:28.560 You should always wear your seat belt 448 00:22:28.560 --> 00:22:31.330 and sit at least 10 inches from the airbag. 449 00:22:31.330 --> 00:22:33.720 If you can adjust the angle of the steering wheel, 450 00:22:33.720 --> 00:22:36.420 make sure the airbag is pointed at your chest 451 00:22:36.420 --> 00:22:38.180 not at your face. 452 00:22:38.180 --> 00:22:40.090 Holding the steering wheel at the bottom 453 00:22:40.090 --> 00:22:41.490 also reduces the tendency 454 00:22:41.490 --> 00:22:43.320 to move the steering wheel too much, 455 00:22:43.320 --> 00:22:47.113 which may result in loss of control or running off the road. 456 00:22:47.970 --> 00:22:51.540 If you use the blind spot glare eliminator mirror setting, 457 00:22:51.540 --> 00:22:55.390 also known as BGE, it reduces the blind zones 458 00:22:55.390 --> 00:22:57.880 around your car and the glare of the headlights 459 00:22:57.880 --> 00:23:00.000 from vehicles behind you. 460 00:23:00.000 --> 00:23:02.670 When you use the BGE mirror setting, 461 00:23:02.670 --> 00:23:05.140 you will see more of the lanes next to your car 462 00:23:05.140 --> 00:23:07.410 and not the side of your vehicle. 463 00:23:07.410 --> 00:23:11.220 This allows you to monitor vehicles in the adjacent lanes. 464 00:23:11.220 --> 00:23:13.970 If you use the BGE mirror setting, 465 00:23:13.970 --> 00:23:16.460 do you still need to do a head check? 466 00:23:16.460 --> 00:23:19.920 Yes, you need to make a quick check over your shoulder 467 00:23:19.920 --> 00:23:22.793 in the area just outside your peripheral vision. 468 00:23:23.714 --> 00:23:26.297 (upbeat music) 469 00:23:46.400 --> 00:23:49.150 - You know the old adage you have to look before you leap. 470 00:23:49.150 --> 00:23:50.900 Well, the same is true for driving, 471 00:23:50.900 --> 00:23:53.098 you have to be able to see where you're going 472 00:23:53.098 --> 00:23:54.440 in order to get there safely. 473 00:23:54.440 --> 00:23:56.410 Today, I'm gonna show you the proper way to adjust 474 00:23:56.410 --> 00:23:58.490 your rear and side view mirrors. 475 00:24:02.247 --> 00:24:03.080 (car door bangs) 476 00:24:03.080 --> 00:24:04.410 It seems easy enough, 477 00:24:04.410 --> 00:24:06.990 you adjust your mirror so that you can see behind you 478 00:24:06.990 --> 00:24:08.440 and everything's great, 479 00:24:08.440 --> 00:24:09.860 but I'm gonna show you a technique 480 00:24:09.860 --> 00:24:11.960 so that you can see into those blind spots 481 00:24:11.960 --> 00:24:14.860 coming up from the rear and beside your car. 482 00:24:14.860 --> 00:24:17.600 Now the proper way to adjust your driver's side mirror 483 00:24:17.600 --> 00:24:20.250 is to lean your head all the way over until you just 484 00:24:20.250 --> 00:24:22.940 about touch the glass, like this, 485 00:24:22.940 --> 00:24:26.410 then adjust your mirror until you see just behind your car. 486 00:24:26.410 --> 00:24:29.640 Just that little sliver, yeah, you shouldn't see that. 487 00:24:29.640 --> 00:24:32.000 You're going to adjust just beyond that. 488 00:24:32.000 --> 00:24:34.940 That's going to allow you to see just beyond the blind spot 489 00:24:34.940 --> 00:24:36.550 on the driver's side of the car. 490 00:24:36.550 --> 00:24:39.080 You don't need to see your car but you do need to see 491 00:24:39.080 --> 00:24:41.883 the lane next to you and see the car that's in it. 492 00:24:42.970 --> 00:24:44.890 Now for the passenger side mirror, 493 00:24:44.890 --> 00:24:47.050 you want to lean over towards the center of the car 494 00:24:47.050 --> 00:24:48.440 as far as you can, 495 00:24:48.440 --> 00:24:49.870 and then adjust your mirror again 496 00:24:49.870 --> 00:24:52.550 so that you see just beyond the side of your car. 497 00:24:52.550 --> 00:24:54.940 This will allow you to see into the three quarter view 498 00:24:54.940 --> 00:24:57.570 blind spot on your passenger side. 499 00:24:57.570 --> 00:25:00.250 Now for the rear view mirror, that's simple, 500 00:25:00.250 --> 00:25:01.610 most people do this right. 501 00:25:01.610 --> 00:25:04.380 Obviously for this one, you just wanna adjust the mirror 502 00:25:04.380 --> 00:25:06.230 so that you can see right behind you. 503 00:25:07.200 --> 00:25:11.200 Say you're in that car there and you wanna be in this lane, 504 00:25:11.200 --> 00:25:12.460 what would you do? 505 00:25:12.460 --> 00:25:13.597 You check your side view mirror, 506 00:25:13.597 --> 00:25:15.360 and you don't see a car there, 507 00:25:15.360 --> 00:25:20.240 so you pull on in, but suddenly, boom, there's a car there. 508 00:25:20.240 --> 00:25:22.800 Now if your mirror had been properly adjusted, 509 00:25:22.800 --> 00:25:24.980 this is what you would have seen. 510 00:25:24.980 --> 00:25:27.720 Take a moment to adjust your mirrors properly 511 00:25:27.720 --> 00:25:30.740 a well adjusted mirror could save your life. 512 00:25:30.740 --> 00:25:33.330 I'm Travis Tucker reminding you to buckle up, 513 00:25:33.330 --> 00:25:35.373 adjust your mirrors and drive safe. 514 00:25:39.500 --> 00:25:40.890 - [Voiceover] Enjoy your time together 515 00:25:40.890 --> 00:25:44.230 during your teens practice driving, have fun. 516 00:25:44.230 --> 00:25:46.870 This is a great bonding opportunity. 517 00:25:46.870 --> 00:25:50.900 Focus on the driving task and leave family issues at home, 518 00:25:50.900 --> 00:25:52.940 but don't wait until you have an emergency 519 00:25:52.940 --> 00:25:56.530 to learn how to control the vehicle from the passenger seat. 520 00:25:56.530 --> 00:25:59.490 In a parking lot with your child in the driver's seat, 521 00:25:59.490 --> 00:26:01.880 practice steering and controlling the car 522 00:26:01.880 --> 00:26:04.263 with your left hand from the passenger seat. 523 00:26:05.130 --> 00:26:07.130 You can also control the speed of a vehicle 524 00:26:07.130 --> 00:26:08.780 from the passenger seat. 525 00:26:08.780 --> 00:26:10.580 If you have a car with a parking break 526 00:26:10.580 --> 00:26:13.060 between the seats practice stopping the car 527 00:26:13.060 --> 00:26:15.290 by depressing the release button 528 00:26:15.290 --> 00:26:17.610 and raising the parking brake. 529 00:26:17.610 --> 00:26:20.810 If your child panics and accelerates too much, 530 00:26:20.810 --> 00:26:24.010 practice shifting the transmission from drive to neutral 531 00:26:24.010 --> 00:26:25.363 from the passenger seat. 532 00:26:26.440 --> 00:26:27.890 During practice driving, 533 00:26:27.890 --> 00:26:30.430 parents should monitor traffic behind the vehicle 534 00:26:30.430 --> 00:26:33.130 by adjusting the passenger side view mirror, 535 00:26:33.130 --> 00:26:37.140 or use the mirror on the sun visor as a rear view mirror. 536 00:26:37.140 --> 00:26:39.540 Check mirrors and the space to the sides 537 00:26:39.540 --> 00:26:42.820 and ahead of the vehicle before giving directions. 538 00:26:42.820 --> 00:26:45.740 Keep instructions simple and concise. 539 00:26:45.740 --> 00:26:49.370 First direct where to go and then state the action to take. 540 00:26:49.370 --> 00:26:53.820 For example, say at the next intersection turn right 541 00:26:53.820 --> 00:26:56.300 while your child is performing a maneuver 542 00:26:56.300 --> 00:26:59.430 your feedback should be precise and immediate. 543 00:26:59.430 --> 00:27:01.970 If a mistake is made, repeat the maneuver, 544 00:27:01.970 --> 00:27:04.960 taking your child step by step through the process, 545 00:27:04.960 --> 00:27:07.770 and then provide opportunities for additional practice 546 00:27:07.770 --> 00:27:09.750 without any assistance. 547 00:27:09.750 --> 00:27:12.600 Parents, rehearse how you might give instructions. 548 00:27:12.600 --> 00:27:15.500 Can you explain the critical element of a right turn? 549 00:27:15.500 --> 00:27:18.090 If not, you can review these critical elements 550 00:27:18.090 --> 00:27:20.563 in the 45 Hour Parent/Teen Guide. 551 00:27:21.560 --> 00:27:25.960 Encourage commentary driving, this is the most valuable tool 552 00:27:25.960 --> 00:27:28.690 you have for checking how your teen is processing 553 00:27:28.690 --> 00:27:30.073 the driving environment. 554 00:27:31.250 --> 00:27:34.800 Ask your child to read the traffic picture aloud, 555 00:27:34.800 --> 00:27:38.460 describing anything that may affect your path of travel. 556 00:27:38.460 --> 00:27:41.090 For example, when your teen changes speed, 557 00:27:41.090 --> 00:27:43.910 your child may say red light, check mirror, 558 00:27:43.910 --> 00:27:47.620 release foot off accelerator and begin braking. 559 00:27:47.620 --> 00:27:49.500 Actually you should hear check mirror 560 00:27:49.500 --> 00:27:51.623 and ease off the accelerator a lot. 561 00:27:52.550 --> 00:27:55.510 Reinforce the green light means search the intersection 562 00:27:55.510 --> 00:27:58.290 before proceeding and to be on the lookout 563 00:27:58.290 --> 00:28:00.760 for drivers running a red light. 564 00:28:00.760 --> 00:28:03.200 Encourage your child not to panic when approached 565 00:28:03.200 --> 00:28:07.120 by an emergency vehicle and to focus on looking 566 00:28:07.120 --> 00:28:09.333 for a safe area to pull over. 567 00:28:10.800 --> 00:28:13.680 Discuss the rules for passing a stopped school bus 568 00:28:13.680 --> 00:28:15.660 with flashing lights. 569 00:28:15.660 --> 00:28:17.680 Encourage your child to plan their routes 570 00:28:17.680 --> 00:28:19.693 to avoid making a difficult turn. 571 00:28:20.900 --> 00:28:23.270 Teach your child to look at the car's tires 572 00:28:23.270 --> 00:28:27.080 in contact with the road not at the body of the car, 573 00:28:27.080 --> 00:28:29.020 to calculate a gap in traffic 574 00:28:29.020 --> 00:28:31.460 and the speed of an approaching vehicle. 575 00:28:31.460 --> 00:28:34.670 There's a lot to learn in each lesson in the 45 Hour Guide 576 00:28:34.670 --> 00:28:38.300 so allow adequate time for your child to attain mastery 577 00:28:38.300 --> 00:28:41.623 at each level before moving on to the next lesson. 578 00:28:42.900 --> 00:28:45.190 If possible try to integrate night driving 579 00:28:45.190 --> 00:28:48.090 into each area of instruction. 580 00:28:48.090 --> 00:28:50.490 Unfortunately, Virginia leads the nation 581 00:28:50.490 --> 00:28:53.020 for run off the road fatalities. 582 00:28:53.020 --> 00:28:55.330 Please take a moment to discuss with your child 583 00:28:55.330 --> 00:28:58.410 the reasons drivers run off the road. 584 00:28:58.410 --> 00:29:02.140 Most run off the road crashes are caused by driver errors. 585 00:29:02.140 --> 00:29:04.530 These include overcompensation, 586 00:29:04.530 --> 00:29:08.600 not using the forehand position, poor directional control, 587 00:29:08.600 --> 00:29:11.260 not looking where you want the vehicle to go, 588 00:29:11.260 --> 00:29:13.800 driving too fast for curves, 589 00:29:13.800 --> 00:29:16.390 inertia will pull a vehicle in a straight line, 590 00:29:16.390 --> 00:29:20.090 driving too fast for the conditions, bad weather, 591 00:29:20.090 --> 00:29:23.930 incorrect evasion, animals or other obstacles 592 00:29:23.930 --> 00:29:28.870 in the path of travel, distractions inside the car and out 593 00:29:28.870 --> 00:29:31.400 and driving while drowsy. 594 00:29:31.400 --> 00:29:33.060 Rumble strips alert the driver 595 00:29:33.060 --> 00:29:35.000 when they're running off the road. 596 00:29:35.000 --> 00:29:36.830 Practice riding on the rumble strip 597 00:29:36.830 --> 00:29:40.050 to desensitize your child to overcome panicking 598 00:29:40.050 --> 00:29:41.803 and or overreacting. 599 00:29:42.830 --> 00:29:45.180 With practice safe off road recovery 600 00:29:45.180 --> 00:29:47.288 is not a difficult skill to learn. 601 00:29:47.288 --> 00:29:49.871 (upbeat music) 602 00:29:53.210 --> 00:29:55.590 - Today we're gonna talk about one of the frequent causes 603 00:29:55.590 --> 00:29:58.090 behind fatal car accidents among seasoned 604 00:29:58.090 --> 00:29:59.840 and novice drivers alike. 605 00:29:59.840 --> 00:30:02.930 That is veering off the road and then over-correcting 606 00:30:02.930 --> 00:30:04.630 to try to return back to the road. 607 00:30:07.202 --> 00:30:08.210 (car door bangs) 608 00:30:08.210 --> 00:30:09.193 Let me demonstrate. 609 00:30:11.177 --> 00:30:13.320 (seat belt buckles clicks) 610 00:30:13.320 --> 00:30:15.090 (car engine roars) 611 00:30:15.090 --> 00:30:17.450 The natural reaction when you veer off the road 612 00:30:17.450 --> 00:30:20.350 is to yank on the steering wheel to get back on the road 613 00:30:20.350 --> 00:30:22.080 and slam on the brakes. 614 00:30:22.080 --> 00:30:24.590 However, this can cause the car to roll over 615 00:30:24.590 --> 00:30:26.570 or veer sharply onto oncoming traffic 616 00:30:26.570 --> 00:30:28.010 or some other obstacle. 617 00:30:28.010 --> 00:30:30.100 The results can be deadly. 618 00:30:30.100 --> 00:30:32.267 Everyone needs to be prepared for this situation 619 00:30:32.267 --> 00:30:34.820 and new drivers should practice how to control the car 620 00:30:34.820 --> 00:30:36.960 if the car goes off the roadway. 621 00:30:36.960 --> 00:30:38.900 Parents should first stress to their new drivers 622 00:30:38.900 --> 00:30:41.580 the dangerous consequences of not paying full attention 623 00:30:41.580 --> 00:30:42.743 to the job of driving. 624 00:30:44.000 --> 00:30:47.713 Driving requires full attention, every second, 625 00:30:48.610 --> 00:30:51.470 talking on the phone, fiddling with the radio, 626 00:30:51.470 --> 00:30:54.380 talking to passengers, reaching for a drink 627 00:30:54.380 --> 00:30:56.870 or a multitude of other distractions can cause the driver 628 00:30:56.870 --> 00:30:58.710 to veer off the road. 629 00:30:58.710 --> 00:31:00.370 It can happen in an instant, 630 00:31:00.370 --> 00:31:02.850 stay focused and alert while driving. 631 00:31:02.850 --> 00:31:05.600 However, if this happens with practice, 632 00:31:05.600 --> 00:31:08.700 the proper off-road recovery can be learned. 633 00:31:08.700 --> 00:31:10.650 Parents should consider practicing and demonstrating 634 00:31:10.650 --> 00:31:13.730 this skill before asking their teenager to do it. 635 00:31:13.730 --> 00:31:16.240 Maybe this is something that they've never done before. 636 00:31:16.240 --> 00:31:18.390 They could benefit from this as well. 637 00:31:18.390 --> 00:31:21.180 First it's important for a parent to find a straight section 638 00:31:21.180 --> 00:31:24.080 of roadway with no traffic and the gravel, dirt 639 00:31:24.080 --> 00:31:26.760 or grass shoulder that's even with the road surface 640 00:31:26.760 --> 00:31:28.430 where you can practice. 641 00:31:28.430 --> 00:31:30.880 Don't practice this skill on a road that drops off 642 00:31:30.880 --> 00:31:34.250 at the edge or as potholes or obstacles on the shoulder. 643 00:31:34.250 --> 00:31:35.830 Under these circumstances, 644 00:31:35.830 --> 00:31:38.000 the novice driver could easily lose control 645 00:31:38.000 --> 00:31:40.470 and do serious damage to your vehicle. 646 00:31:40.470 --> 00:31:43.050 Even at slow speeds, dirt or loose gravel 647 00:31:43.050 --> 00:31:46.630 can reduce traction causing the vehicle to slide or skid. 648 00:31:46.630 --> 00:31:48.670 So once you have found a place to practice, 649 00:31:48.670 --> 00:31:51.620 safely proceed at a very slow speed. 650 00:31:51.620 --> 00:31:54.290 First as the driver steers slightly right, 651 00:31:54.290 --> 00:31:56.780 the front right tire will leave the roadway 652 00:31:56.780 --> 00:31:59.440 and the rear right tire will quickly follow. 653 00:31:59.440 --> 00:32:01.550 The driver must take his or her foot 654 00:32:01.550 --> 00:32:04.910 off the accelerator pedal and not break 655 00:32:04.910 --> 00:32:06.830 or break very gently. 656 00:32:06.830 --> 00:32:09.230 The vehicle must stay parallel to the paved portion 657 00:32:09.230 --> 00:32:10.740 of the road. 658 00:32:10.740 --> 00:32:13.990 If the circumstances permit, the novice drivers should drive 659 00:32:13.990 --> 00:32:16.850 on the shoulder or on the dirt or rumble strip 660 00:32:16.850 --> 00:32:19.000 for a period of time to get the feel of the vehicle 661 00:32:19.000 --> 00:32:20.600 in this situation. 662 00:32:20.600 --> 00:32:23.090 In a real situation, the car may kick up rocks 663 00:32:23.090 --> 00:32:23.940 and other debris. 664 00:32:24.820 --> 00:32:26.690 Then the drivers should check traffic 665 00:32:26.690 --> 00:32:30.170 and ease back onto the road at a slow speed. 666 00:32:30.170 --> 00:32:32.750 The main thing to remember is not to panic. 667 00:32:32.750 --> 00:32:35.300 Knowing how to react to a situation before it happens 668 00:32:35.300 --> 00:32:37.470 is your best defense. 669 00:32:37.470 --> 00:32:40.030 I'm Travis Tucker, reminding you pay attention 670 00:32:40.030 --> 00:32:41.305 and drive safely. 671 00:32:41.305 --> 00:32:43.610 (upbeat music) 672 00:32:43.610 --> 00:32:44.990 - [Voiceover] Your vehicle is controlled 673 00:32:44.990 --> 00:32:48.250 by the four small patches of tire in contact 674 00:32:48.250 --> 00:32:50.060 with the ground. 675 00:32:50.060 --> 00:32:54.040 The word traction refers in general to your car's ability 676 00:32:54.040 --> 00:32:58.070 to maintain adhesive friction between the vehicle, 677 00:32:58.070 --> 00:33:00.853 specifically your tires and the pavement. 678 00:33:01.740 --> 00:33:04.190 Vehicle control and performance is affected 679 00:33:04.190 --> 00:33:06.570 by the traction between the tire patches 680 00:33:06.570 --> 00:33:08.400 and the road surface. 681 00:33:08.400 --> 00:33:11.303 Without traction, you have no control. 682 00:33:13.790 --> 00:33:16.670 The single most important factor affecting the potential 683 00:33:16.670 --> 00:33:20.300 for a car to skid is the condition of the roadway. 684 00:33:20.300 --> 00:33:24.220 Is it asphalt or concrete, rough or smooth, 685 00:33:24.220 --> 00:33:29.030 think of sandpaper it has different grades of roughness. 686 00:33:29.030 --> 00:33:30.720 The coarser the sandpaper, 687 00:33:30.720 --> 00:33:34.520 the more friction it presents to the surface being sanded. 688 00:33:34.520 --> 00:33:37.940 Road conditions are not the same thing as road surface, 689 00:33:37.940 --> 00:33:40.540 different road conditions present varying friction 690 00:33:40.540 --> 00:33:42.970 opportunities to the tires. 691 00:33:42.970 --> 00:33:45.720 A coarse roadway in the rain will hold less firmly 692 00:33:45.720 --> 00:33:48.820 than the same highway that is bone dry. 693 00:33:48.820 --> 00:33:51.320 Likewise snow-covered pavement will present 694 00:33:51.320 --> 00:33:54.493 even fewer friction possibilities to the tires. 695 00:33:55.440 --> 00:33:57.050 The speed and direction of the vehicle 696 00:33:57.050 --> 00:33:58.670 are important to traction. 697 00:33:58.670 --> 00:34:01.930 Energy increases as a square of the velocity 698 00:34:01.930 --> 00:34:05.080 so the faster you go, the more energy the vehicle 699 00:34:05.080 --> 00:34:08.020 must dissipate before it comes to a stop. 700 00:34:08.020 --> 00:34:11.240 And if the road is heading East and your car is going North, 701 00:34:11.240 --> 00:34:12.353 you have a problem. 702 00:34:13.310 --> 00:34:16.570 Parents, if you don't want your children to crash, 703 00:34:16.570 --> 00:34:19.360 teach them how to manage space, 704 00:34:19.360 --> 00:34:22.650 especially the space located in front of the vehicle. 705 00:34:22.650 --> 00:34:25.230 This is the easiest and most important space 706 00:34:25.230 --> 00:34:27.380 that a driver can control. 707 00:34:27.380 --> 00:34:29.617 If you have adequate space between your vehicle 708 00:34:29.617 --> 00:34:31.210 and the vehicle in front, 709 00:34:31.210 --> 00:34:34.830 you can break or steer out of trouble and avoid a crash. 710 00:34:34.830 --> 00:34:37.260 The chart provides the recommended following distance 711 00:34:37.260 --> 00:34:41.073 in seconds on dry surfaces for various speeds. 712 00:34:43.680 --> 00:34:45.980 To obtain a driver's license in Virginia, 713 00:34:45.980 --> 00:34:49.670 your child must be at least 16 years and three months old, 714 00:34:49.670 --> 00:34:51.880 practicing driving with a learner's permit 715 00:34:51.880 --> 00:34:53.660 for at least nine months, 716 00:34:53.660 --> 00:34:57.490 complete 45 hours of guided practice with a parent 717 00:34:57.490 --> 00:35:00.410 and successfully complete a state approved classroom 718 00:35:00.410 --> 00:35:02.893 and in car driver education program. 719 00:35:05.580 --> 00:35:08.540 Driving is the number one health risk for teens 720 00:35:08.540 --> 00:35:11.840 and that's why most Classroom Driver Education courses 721 00:35:11.840 --> 00:35:15.580 are offered as part of the 10th grade health education. 722 00:35:15.580 --> 00:35:18.460 Classroom Driver Education is a comprehensive course 723 00:35:18.460 --> 00:35:20.720 that covers a variety of traffic safety 724 00:35:20.720 --> 00:35:23.150 and driver related information, 725 00:35:23.150 --> 00:35:25.370 such as the basic rules of the road, 726 00:35:25.370 --> 00:35:28.250 safe interaction with other roadway users, 727 00:35:28.250 --> 00:35:33.000 vehicle dynamics, management of time and space, 728 00:35:33.000 --> 00:35:36.930 purchasing and insuring your vehicle, reading a map 729 00:35:36.930 --> 00:35:40.890 and using GPS and the dangers of alcohol and other drugs 730 00:35:40.890 --> 00:35:44.863 while driving, texting and driving and drowsy driving. 731 00:35:45.970 --> 00:35:47.520 Upon successful completion 732 00:35:47.520 --> 00:35:50.090 of a Classroom Driver Education course, 733 00:35:50.090 --> 00:35:51.230 your child will receive 734 00:35:51.230 --> 00:35:54.450 a Classroom Driver Education certificate of completion 735 00:35:55.770 --> 00:36:00.410 also referred to as the DEC, District Eight Pink Card. 736 00:36:00.410 --> 00:36:03.700 Your child needs the pink card to be eligible, 737 00:36:03.700 --> 00:36:05.523 to take in car instruction. 738 00:36:07.010 --> 00:36:10.310 In car instruction is available before or after school 739 00:36:10.310 --> 00:36:14.050 during the school year and offered during the summer. 740 00:36:14.050 --> 00:36:17.120 Your child will drive for seven periods and observe 741 00:36:17.120 --> 00:36:19.820 for seven periods and take a road test 742 00:36:19.820 --> 00:36:21.780 at the end of the course. 743 00:36:21.780 --> 00:36:24.270 If your child passes the road test 744 00:36:24.270 --> 00:36:28.190 and meets all of the other juvenile licensing requirements, 745 00:36:28.190 --> 00:36:30.530 the in car teacher will issue your child 746 00:36:30.530 --> 00:36:33.350 a six month driver's license. 747 00:36:33.350 --> 00:36:36.300 Parents think a lot about their kids' education, 748 00:36:36.300 --> 00:36:39.080 finding good school districts and choosing a good college 749 00:36:39.080 --> 00:36:41.920 are just a few of the big decisions that parents help make 750 00:36:41.920 --> 00:36:45.050 to set their children up for success. 751 00:36:45.050 --> 00:36:47.640 But when it comes to education and safety, 752 00:36:47.640 --> 00:36:50.130 a good driver education program might be among 753 00:36:50.130 --> 00:36:53.410 the most vital decisions a parent can make. 754 00:36:53.410 --> 00:36:56.600 Fortunately finding a good driver's education program 755 00:36:56.600 --> 00:36:59.610 is easy provided you know what to look for, 756 00:36:59.610 --> 00:37:02.320 and it's a lot easier to let your teen climb behind 757 00:37:02.320 --> 00:37:05.580 the wheel if you know that they've learned valuable skills 758 00:37:05.580 --> 00:37:08.490 from a good driver education teacher. 759 00:37:08.490 --> 00:37:11.920 A good education is one of the best things you can provide, 760 00:37:11.920 --> 00:37:13.820 but a good driver's education program 761 00:37:13.820 --> 00:37:15.803 will also keep them safe. 762 00:37:16.940 --> 00:37:18.840 Parents are in control. 763 00:37:18.840 --> 00:37:22.070 Parents must sign the DMV learner's permit application, 764 00:37:22.070 --> 00:37:25.340 the parent permission form to take driver's education, 765 00:37:25.340 --> 00:37:27.850 the 45 hour driving log 766 00:37:27.850 --> 00:37:31.630 and the child's six month temporary driver's license. 767 00:37:31.630 --> 00:37:34.220 Once your child has successfully completed classroom 768 00:37:34.220 --> 00:37:36.220 and in car instruction and met 769 00:37:36.220 --> 00:37:39.880 all the licensing requirements, with parent permission, 770 00:37:39.880 --> 00:37:42.830 the in-car teacher can issue a six month temporary 771 00:37:42.830 --> 00:37:46.163 provisional driver's license to your child. 772 00:37:47.270 --> 00:37:49.770 The school will give a copy of your child's six months 773 00:37:49.770 --> 00:37:53.220 license to you and send another copy to DMV. 774 00:37:53.220 --> 00:37:55.520 DMV will process the six month license 775 00:37:55.520 --> 00:37:58.040 and send a license valid for eight years 776 00:37:58.040 --> 00:38:00.920 for your child to the juvenile and domestic relations court 777 00:38:00.920 --> 00:38:03.770 that serves your family's zip code. 778 00:38:03.770 --> 00:38:06.500 Consequently is very important that DMV 779 00:38:06.500 --> 00:38:09.710 has the correct address to send the hard copy to the court 780 00:38:09.710 --> 00:38:11.610 and that the court has the correct address 781 00:38:11.610 --> 00:38:13.490 to notify you when to attend 782 00:38:13.490 --> 00:38:17.743 the parent teen judicial licensing ceremony. 783 00:38:19.990 --> 00:38:22.880 The juvenile licensing ceremony is an opportunity 784 00:38:22.880 --> 00:38:25.920 for the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court judges 785 00:38:25.920 --> 00:38:29.210 to interact with teenagers in a positive setting. 786 00:38:29.210 --> 00:38:32.180 Each judge brings his or her unique style 787 00:38:32.180 --> 00:38:34.290 to the licensing ceremony. 788 00:38:34.290 --> 00:38:37.020 The ceremonies vary depending on the needs 789 00:38:37.020 --> 00:38:38.720 of the jurisdiction. 790 00:38:38.720 --> 00:38:41.300 The ceremonies are held as frequently as once a week 791 00:38:41.300 --> 00:38:44.660 to as infrequently as once every two months, 792 00:38:44.660 --> 00:38:47.300 depending on the needs of the locality. 793 00:38:47.300 --> 00:38:50.750 Half of the ceremonies take less than 30 minutes 794 00:38:50.750 --> 00:38:53.633 and the other half may take 30 minutes to an hour. 795 00:38:54.470 --> 00:38:57.530 Some jurisdictions are unable to hold a ceremony 796 00:38:57.530 --> 00:39:00.910 in the courtroom due to the number of students who attend. 797 00:39:00.910 --> 00:39:04.210 The judges in these jurisdictions often hold the ceremony 798 00:39:04.210 --> 00:39:05.830 at a school and suggest that 799 00:39:05.830 --> 00:39:10.183 all typical courtroom procedures and decorum be followed. 800 00:39:11.030 --> 00:39:14.010 Generally teens and their parents are required to dress 801 00:39:14.010 --> 00:39:17.000 in a manner that is appropriate to appearing in court 802 00:39:17.000 --> 00:39:18.920 and to be on time. 803 00:39:18.920 --> 00:39:21.520 Insistence on appropriate attire and decorum 804 00:39:21.520 --> 00:39:24.030 adds to the seriousness of the responsibility 805 00:39:24.030 --> 00:39:26.090 the teen is being given. 806 00:39:26.090 --> 00:39:28.840 The judge usually gives the license to the parent, 807 00:39:28.840 --> 00:39:32.180 not the minor as the parent will be held accountable 808 00:39:32.180 --> 00:39:35.073 for their child's behavior behind the wheel. 809 00:39:36.670 --> 00:39:39.253 Is this statement true or false? 810 00:39:40.920 --> 00:39:45.253 The family car is the safest car for your teen to drive. 811 00:39:46.440 --> 00:39:50.973 This is true, the family car is by far the safest car. 812 00:39:52.350 --> 00:39:55.120 Parents who have a car waiting in the driveway 813 00:39:55.120 --> 00:39:59.280 for their new driver may want to rethink this arrangement 814 00:39:59.280 --> 00:40:02.690 because the research shows that the child will be twice 815 00:40:02.690 --> 00:40:05.330 as likely to be in a crash. 816 00:40:05.330 --> 00:40:08.820 By having a family car, the teen will have to ask 817 00:40:08.820 --> 00:40:10.180 to borrow it. 818 00:40:10.180 --> 00:40:12.660 This provides the parents with the opportunity 819 00:40:12.660 --> 00:40:15.360 to review family rules and restrictions 820 00:40:15.360 --> 00:40:17.710 and control access to the vehicle, 821 00:40:17.710 --> 00:40:20.443 which will make their teen's drive much safer. 822 00:40:22.660 --> 00:40:26.220 Virginia law allows a new driver with a provisional license 823 00:40:26.220 --> 00:40:30.040 to have no more than one non-family passenger 824 00:40:30.040 --> 00:40:33.070 under the age of 21 in the car. 825 00:40:33.070 --> 00:40:36.640 Please remember that even one passenger is a distraction 826 00:40:37.500 --> 00:40:39.450 and there is a direct correlation 827 00:40:39.450 --> 00:40:43.630 between the number of passengers and crash probability. 828 00:40:43.630 --> 00:40:47.673 We are hoping that your family's rule is no passengers. 829 00:40:49.410 --> 00:40:51.210 Is this true or false? 830 00:40:51.210 --> 00:40:55.310 Virginia law allows three non-family teenage passengers 831 00:40:55.310 --> 00:40:57.990 to ride in a car driven by a driver 832 00:40:57.990 --> 00:41:00.003 who has just turned 17 years old. 833 00:41:02.210 --> 00:41:06.400 This is false, your child must be at least 17 years 834 00:41:06.400 --> 00:41:09.960 and three months old to have more than one passenger. 835 00:41:09.960 --> 00:41:11.690 After the first year of driving, 836 00:41:11.690 --> 00:41:13.580 Virginia law allows a young driver 837 00:41:13.580 --> 00:41:16.600 to have three non-family passengers, 838 00:41:16.600 --> 00:41:18.550 less than the 21 years of age 839 00:41:18.550 --> 00:41:21.300 under the following circumstances, 840 00:41:21.300 --> 00:41:24.340 when driving to and from a school activity, 841 00:41:24.340 --> 00:41:27.160 when a licensed driver is occupying the seat 842 00:41:27.160 --> 00:41:31.133 beside the driver and in cases of an emergency. 843 00:41:32.190 --> 00:41:35.690 That's Virginia passenger law, but it's not best practice. 844 00:41:35.690 --> 00:41:39.680 Again, we are hoping that you will adopt a no passenger rule 845 00:41:39.680 --> 00:41:40.513 for your family. 846 00:41:43.590 --> 00:41:46.900 We are all highly influenced by our peers. 847 00:41:46.900 --> 00:41:49.060 Everyone wants to feel like they are accepted 848 00:41:49.060 --> 00:41:50.560 and part of a group, 849 00:41:50.560 --> 00:41:53.940 peer opinions and relationships are highly valued by teens 850 00:41:53.940 --> 00:41:56.570 and may influence your child's decision making 851 00:41:56.570 --> 00:41:58.670 in a positive or negative way. 852 00:41:58.670 --> 00:42:01.320 For example, if members of your teens peer group 853 00:42:01.320 --> 00:42:05.880 were seat belts, they probably will all wear seat belts. 854 00:42:05.880 --> 00:42:08.670 If the peer group is into street racing, 855 00:42:08.670 --> 00:42:11.893 your child may also be at risk and engage in this behavior. 856 00:42:13.050 --> 00:42:15.633 (upbeat music) 857 00:42:21.150 --> 00:42:22.720 - For the new teenage driver, 858 00:42:22.720 --> 00:42:26.100 good driving habits are gained by experience, practice 859 00:42:26.100 --> 00:42:29.420 and following state graduated licensing laws. 860 00:42:29.420 --> 00:42:33.010 Speeding, driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs, 861 00:42:33.010 --> 00:42:35.610 not wearing seat belts and texting while driving 862 00:42:35.610 --> 00:42:38.940 are all extremely dangerous and against the law. 863 00:42:38.940 --> 00:42:41.330 But there's another distraction that is very dangerous 864 00:42:41.330 --> 00:42:43.150 and not as well known. 865 00:42:43.150 --> 00:42:46.400 Teen passengers, research reveals 866 00:42:46.400 --> 00:42:48.580 that the number of passengers in a teenager's car 867 00:42:48.580 --> 00:42:51.170 greatly increases the chances of a crash. 868 00:42:51.170 --> 00:42:54.720 In fact, a recent AAA study revealed that one passenger 869 00:42:54.720 --> 00:42:59.170 in a car increases the risk of death by 44%. 870 00:42:59.170 --> 00:43:02.480 Add one more passenger and that risk doubles, 871 00:43:02.480 --> 00:43:05.380 add another and it quadruples. 872 00:43:05.380 --> 00:43:08.670 These are alarming rates and not familiar to many parents. 873 00:43:08.670 --> 00:43:10.910 Virginia's graduated driver licensing laws 874 00:43:10.910 --> 00:43:13.960 limits the number of passengers that a teen driver can carry 875 00:43:13.960 --> 00:43:17.290 during his or her first year of independent driving. 876 00:43:17.290 --> 00:43:20.120 Parents, enforce this law, 877 00:43:20.120 --> 00:43:23.260 encourage your teen to abide by passenger restriction laws 878 00:43:23.260 --> 00:43:24.790 and make them understand that driving 879 00:43:24.790 --> 00:43:27.010 with additional teen passengers puts them 880 00:43:27.010 --> 00:43:29.673 at an increased risk of being in a fatal crash. 881 00:43:30.890 --> 00:43:32.283 Is it worth the risk? 882 00:43:41.200 --> 00:43:44.040 - [Voiceover] The risk of a fatal crash increases five times 883 00:43:44.040 --> 00:43:47.820 when a teen driver has two or more teen passengers. 884 00:43:47.820 --> 00:43:50.950 If you are five times more likely to win the lottery, 885 00:43:50.950 --> 00:43:52.360 that would be a good thing. 886 00:43:52.360 --> 00:43:55.680 But if you're five times more likely to be in the crash, 887 00:43:55.680 --> 00:43:57.890 that's cause for concern. 888 00:43:57.890 --> 00:44:00.050 The good news is parents can keep their teen safe 889 00:44:00.050 --> 00:44:04.563 by instituting a no passenger policy for their teen drivers. 890 00:44:06.370 --> 00:44:10.540 The risk of dying in a car crash nearly doubles for teens 891 00:44:10.540 --> 00:44:13.330 when a male passenger is present. 892 00:44:13.330 --> 00:44:16.510 So how many friends will you allow your teen driver 893 00:44:16.510 --> 00:44:17.523 to ride with? 894 00:44:18.960 --> 00:44:21.220 Is this true or false? 895 00:44:21.220 --> 00:44:26.220 In Virginia, the curfew for drivers under the age of 18 896 00:44:26.240 --> 00:44:28.763 is from midnight until 4:00 AM. 897 00:44:30.560 --> 00:44:34.280 This is true, under most circumstances Virginia law 898 00:44:34.280 --> 00:44:37.480 does not allow drivers under the age of 18 899 00:44:37.480 --> 00:44:40.470 with a learner's permit or driver's license 900 00:44:40.470 --> 00:44:42.680 to drive from midnight to 4:00 AM. 901 00:44:42.680 --> 00:44:45.640 In fact, statistics show that it's very dangerous 902 00:44:45.640 --> 00:44:48.413 for teenagers to drive after 7:00 PM. 903 00:44:49.820 --> 00:44:51.480 For drivers of all ages, 904 00:44:51.480 --> 00:44:55.150 fatal crashes are more likely to occur at night, 905 00:44:55.150 --> 00:44:57.373 but the risk is highest for teens. 906 00:44:58.220 --> 00:45:02.840 Low visibility and fatigue contributed to these crashes. 907 00:45:02.840 --> 00:45:04.000 Parents need to make sure 908 00:45:04.000 --> 00:45:07.040 their child receives adequate guided practice 909 00:45:07.040 --> 00:45:11.320 in these low visibility driving environments. 910 00:45:11.320 --> 00:45:14.340 Parents also need to closely monitor after school 911 00:45:14.340 --> 00:45:17.020 and weekend activities and place restrictions 912 00:45:17.020 --> 00:45:18.503 on driving at night. 913 00:45:19.520 --> 00:45:22.120 This slide illustrates the disproportionate number 914 00:45:22.120 --> 00:45:24.960 of crashes that occur at night for young drivers, 915 00:45:24.960 --> 00:45:29.180 especially males, during their first year of driving. 916 00:45:29.180 --> 00:45:32.503 Protect your child, don't allow your teen to drive at night. 917 00:45:35.220 --> 00:45:37.940 Did you sleep at least eight hours last night? 918 00:45:37.940 --> 00:45:40.680 Teens require at least nine hours of sleep 919 00:45:40.680 --> 00:45:44.840 yet most teens get less than 6.5 hours each night. 920 00:45:44.840 --> 00:45:48.340 Young drivers are at the highest risk for drowsy driving, 921 00:45:48.340 --> 00:45:51.460 which causes 1000s of crashes every year. 922 00:45:51.460 --> 00:45:55.340 Young drivers comprise 14% of all drivers 923 00:45:55.340 --> 00:45:57.580 yet they are involved in half of the crashes 924 00:45:57.580 --> 00:46:00.280 caused by driving while fatigued. 925 00:46:00.280 --> 00:46:02.870 Teens are most tired and at risk when driving 926 00:46:02.870 --> 00:46:05.580 in the early morning or late at night, 927 00:46:05.580 --> 00:46:07.570 be sure your child is fully rested 928 00:46:07.570 --> 00:46:09.403 before getting behind the wheel. 929 00:46:10.320 --> 00:46:12.990 Drowsiness makes drivers less attentive, 930 00:46:12.990 --> 00:46:16.010 slows reaction time and affects the driver's ability 931 00:46:16.010 --> 00:46:18.000 to make decisions. 932 00:46:18.000 --> 00:46:20.620 Driving while fatigued has been compared to driving 933 00:46:20.620 --> 00:46:23.970 while intoxicated, being awake for 16 hours 934 00:46:23.970 --> 00:46:26.540 causes the brain to function at the same level 935 00:46:26.540 --> 00:46:29.610 as a brain that is legally intoxicated. 936 00:46:29.610 --> 00:46:32.320 Unfortunately, teens have schedules that cause them 937 00:46:32.320 --> 00:46:33.910 to be sleep deprived. 938 00:46:33.910 --> 00:46:36.980 For example, a high school student gets up for school 939 00:46:36.980 --> 00:46:38.890 at 6:00 AM, goes to school 940 00:46:38.890 --> 00:46:43.890 and attends afterschool activities, comes home, eats dinner 941 00:46:43.930 --> 00:46:46.500 heads to a friend's house at 9:00 PM 942 00:46:46.500 --> 00:46:49.630 and then leaves the friend's house at midnight. 943 00:46:49.630 --> 00:46:52.370 This student has been up for 18 hours 944 00:46:52.370 --> 00:46:57.240 and if the student drives he or she is an impaired driver. 945 00:46:57.240 --> 00:47:00.100 If you feel unsafe when you are in the car, 946 00:47:00.100 --> 00:47:01.600 you're not alone. 947 00:47:01.600 --> 00:47:06.570 More than half of all drivers, 52% say that driving feels 948 00:47:06.570 --> 00:47:09.630 less safe now than five years ago. 949 00:47:09.630 --> 00:47:11.930 This is a big jump from the previous year 950 00:47:11.930 --> 00:47:14.163 when just 35% of those surveyed said 951 00:47:14.163 --> 00:47:17.853 that driving felt less safe than five years prior. 952 00:47:18.890 --> 00:47:22.170 Why do drivers feel so much more unsafe? 953 00:47:22.170 --> 00:47:25.630 Driver distractions, primarily from cell phone talking, 954 00:47:25.630 --> 00:47:29.393 emailing or texting were the main reasons cited? 955 00:47:30.920 --> 00:47:33.730 Anything that takes your attention off the task of driving 956 00:47:33.730 --> 00:47:35.440 is a distraction. 957 00:47:35.440 --> 00:47:37.210 If you are a distracted driver, 958 00:47:37.210 --> 00:47:41.070 your crash risk will increase four to nine times more 959 00:47:41.070 --> 00:47:43.500 than a non distracted driver. 960 00:47:43.500 --> 00:47:44.550 Think for a moment 961 00:47:44.550 --> 00:47:47.783 and mentally list five driving distractions. 962 00:47:54.070 --> 00:47:55.870 Do you think this statement is true? 963 00:47:56.930 --> 00:48:00.570 Drivers under the age of 18 may use a cell phone, 964 00:48:00.570 --> 00:48:03.813 but cannot text message while driving a vehicle. 965 00:48:06.500 --> 00:48:09.410 That is false, drivers younger than 18 years of age 966 00:48:09.410 --> 00:48:12.300 may not operate a vehicle while using a cell phone 967 00:48:12.300 --> 00:48:15.350 or any other wireless device. 968 00:48:15.350 --> 00:48:19.130 If a teen driver violates Virginia's cell phone law, 969 00:48:19.130 --> 00:48:22.960 they will be assessed three demerit points and pay a fine. 970 00:48:22.960 --> 00:48:26.160 A second conviction will result in a court suspension 971 00:48:26.160 --> 00:48:29.570 of the teens driving privileges for six months. 972 00:48:29.570 --> 00:48:32.690 In addition drivers under age 20, 973 00:48:32.690 --> 00:48:35.470 who receive a demerit point conviction are required 974 00:48:35.470 --> 00:48:37.860 to attend a driver improvement clinic 975 00:48:37.860 --> 00:48:41.630 and cannot take an online driver improvement course. 976 00:48:41.630 --> 00:48:45.640 There is a new law beginning January 1, 2020. 977 00:48:45.640 --> 00:48:47.320 All drivers will be fined 978 00:48:47.320 --> 00:48:49.540 for holding a cell phone while driving. 979 00:48:49.540 --> 00:48:54.540 It's $125 for the first offense and 250 for repeat offenses. 980 00:48:55.120 --> 00:48:56.780 And here's the question to think about, 981 00:48:56.780 --> 00:48:59.710 do you think a teen driver cell phone violation 982 00:48:59.710 --> 00:49:02.630 will affect your family's car insurance? 983 00:49:02.630 --> 00:49:05.520 Using a cell phone while driving increases the risk 984 00:49:05.520 --> 00:49:08.140 of a crash or near crash four times 985 00:49:09.180 --> 00:49:12.730 and text messaging while driving is even more dangerous, 986 00:49:12.730 --> 00:49:17.730 increasing the risk of a crash or near crashes 23.2 times. 987 00:49:18.590 --> 00:49:21.330 Parents, how will you know if your children's cell phones 988 00:49:21.330 --> 00:49:23.820 are on while they're driving? 989 00:49:23.820 --> 00:49:25.880 You can call your child and if your call 990 00:49:25.880 --> 00:49:27.870 does not go directly to voicemail, 991 00:49:27.870 --> 00:49:30.370 then your child should have some explaining to do. 992 00:49:31.220 --> 00:49:33.810 Think you're good at doing several things at once? 993 00:49:33.810 --> 00:49:36.970 Think again, multitasking is a myth. 994 00:49:36.970 --> 00:49:39.000 Your brain cannot do it. 995 00:49:39.000 --> 00:49:41.450 When you switch from one task to another, 996 00:49:41.450 --> 00:49:43.240 you're actually dividing your attention 997 00:49:43.240 --> 00:49:45.170 between multiple tasks. 998 00:49:45.170 --> 00:49:47.840 You can't simultaneously talk on the phone 999 00:49:47.840 --> 00:49:49.873 and type a coherent email. 1000 00:49:51.100 --> 00:49:55.120 There are parental controls for computers, TVs, et cetera 1001 00:49:55.120 --> 00:49:58.200 and there are also parental controls for cell phones. 1002 00:49:58.200 --> 00:50:01.830 Technology allows parents to enforce a zero tolerance policy 1003 00:50:01.830 --> 00:50:04.930 on cell phone use by downloading an application 1004 00:50:04.930 --> 00:50:08.960 onto your child's phone, that blocks calls or text messages 1005 00:50:08.960 --> 00:50:11.210 while your child is driving. 1006 00:50:11.210 --> 00:50:13.840 Do you think your child will be happy if you download 1007 00:50:13.840 --> 00:50:17.060 one of these applications onto their phones? 1008 00:50:17.060 --> 00:50:20.680 Of course not, but your child will be much safer. 1009 00:50:20.680 --> 00:50:23.720 Please note that there is also a list of cell phone apps 1010 00:50:23.720 --> 00:50:27.330 at the end of the 45 Hour Parenting Driver Guide. 1011 00:50:27.330 --> 00:50:30.240 Did you know that the most frequent comment drivers make 1012 00:50:30.240 --> 00:50:33.903 immediately after a crash is, I didn't see you. 1013 00:50:35.080 --> 00:50:36.930 The reason they didn't see you 1014 00:50:36.930 --> 00:50:40.210 is they were probably driving while distracted. 1015 00:50:40.210 --> 00:50:44.810 In one study, 46% of teen surveyed admit 1016 00:50:44.810 --> 00:50:46.920 that they text while driving. 1017 00:50:46.920 --> 00:50:50.600 So that means almost half of the teen drivers on the road 1018 00:50:50.600 --> 00:50:54.940 are 23 times more likely to be in a crash. 1019 00:50:54.940 --> 00:50:58.090 This is a truly frightening statistic. 1020 00:50:58.090 --> 00:51:01.840 As a parent this may be the most important family rule 1021 00:51:01.840 --> 00:51:03.420 that you enforce. 1022 00:51:03.420 --> 00:51:07.290 Parents influence on teen cell phone behaviors is stronger 1023 00:51:07.290 --> 00:51:10.640 and longer lasting than all other influences 1024 00:51:10.640 --> 00:51:13.050 and children learn from watching adults. 1025 00:51:13.050 --> 00:51:16.570 So parents, encourage safe driving behaviors 1026 00:51:16.570 --> 00:51:18.440 by modeling them. 1027 00:51:18.440 --> 00:51:21.360 Please don't talk or text while driving. 1028 00:51:21.360 --> 00:51:24.350 You can simulate how dangerous texting and driving is 1029 00:51:24.350 --> 00:51:27.510 by asking your child to drive in an empty parking lot 1030 00:51:27.510 --> 00:51:30.810 and then place a piece of cardboard in front of your child 1031 00:51:30.810 --> 00:51:33.980 blocking his or her view of the road ahead 1032 00:51:33.980 --> 00:51:35.870 for five to seven seconds. 1033 00:51:35.870 --> 00:51:39.083 Try it, this simulation may save your child's life. 1034 00:51:50.860 --> 00:51:53.277 (soft music) 1035 00:52:00.780 --> 00:52:01.940 - My name is Grant Hendricks. 1036 00:52:01.940 --> 00:52:05.400 I'm a trooper with the Missouri State Highway Patrol. 1037 00:52:05.400 --> 00:52:07.923 I'm at the site of Mariah West's accident. 1038 00:52:09.370 --> 00:52:12.260 Mariah's vehicle traveled across this median 1039 00:52:12.260 --> 00:52:16.543 and ended in striking the bridge that you can see behind me. 1040 00:52:18.990 --> 00:52:23.990 When I got to the scene, her face was disfigured 1041 00:52:26.260 --> 00:52:29.693 from sliding down the roadway. 1042 00:52:33.260 --> 00:52:36.340 It's funny that the first thing I noticed about her 1043 00:52:36.340 --> 00:52:40.800 was her shoes lying in the roadway in a large pool of blood, 1044 00:52:40.800 --> 00:52:44.150 I noticed her shoes and I thought this is a young girl. 1045 00:52:44.150 --> 00:52:46.600 That's the first thing I thought when I saw this. 1046 00:52:47.560 --> 00:52:49.820 And at that point is when I noticed her cap and gown 1047 00:52:49.820 --> 00:52:51.930 were still in her car. 1048 00:52:51.930 --> 00:52:53.880 She was going to graduate the next day. 1049 00:52:55.660 --> 00:52:59.380 It was just a really horrific scene 1050 00:53:00.280 --> 00:53:03.233 all because of a senseless text message. 1051 00:53:08.324 --> 00:53:11.966 (car engine roars) 1052 00:53:11.966 --> 00:53:15.049 It's just sad, sorry, it's just, sad. 1053 00:53:21.078 --> 00:53:23.495 (soft music) 1054 00:53:33.450 --> 00:53:36.030 - Ashley would text 100s of messages every day 1055 00:53:36.030 --> 00:53:38.240 that was the way we kept in touch. 1056 00:53:38.240 --> 00:53:40.420 We would definitely text more than we talked. 1057 00:53:40.420 --> 00:53:41.482 - [Woman] Mariah was a multitasker extraordinaire, 1058 00:53:41.482 --> 00:53:44.760 - She could text, better than anyone I know. 1059 00:53:44.760 --> 00:53:46.750 She could be having one conversation with me, 1060 00:53:46.750 --> 00:53:47.890 completely focused. 1061 00:53:47.890 --> 00:53:50.650 - And while having a text conversation with somebody else. 1062 00:53:50.650 --> 00:53:54.160 - We'd be at school, at home, movies, bowling, driving, 1063 00:53:54.160 --> 00:53:55.660 - Not even looking at her phone, 1064 00:53:55.660 --> 00:53:56.620 - It didn't matter where we were, 1065 00:53:56.620 --> 00:53:58.493 we were constantly texting. 1066 00:53:58.493 --> 00:54:00.910 (soft music) 1067 00:54:02.000 --> 00:54:06.210 This is my sister, she was looking at my message 1068 00:54:06.210 --> 00:54:08.180 that I had just sent her. 1069 00:54:08.180 --> 00:54:11.080 When she looked up, she had clipped the median 1070 00:54:11.080 --> 00:54:14.990 on the left hand side of the road, her truck flipped 1071 00:54:14.990 --> 00:54:17.380 and as it was flipping, 1072 00:54:17.380 --> 00:54:21.160 she was actually ejected through the driver's side door 1073 00:54:21.160 --> 00:54:24.643 and she landed in the ditch about 300 feet from her truck. 1074 00:54:27.400 --> 00:54:28.990 People will tell you over and over again, 1075 00:54:28.990 --> 00:54:30.453 it's not your fault, 1076 00:54:31.520 --> 00:54:34.480 but knowing that you are the person that she was talking to 1077 00:54:34.480 --> 00:54:35.593 when she was killed, 1078 00:54:37.730 --> 00:54:40.200 just knowing having a highway patrol officer 1079 00:54:41.120 --> 00:54:45.070 write in a report that a text was sent at 1205 1080 00:54:46.020 --> 00:54:48.530 is the reason that she is dead, 1081 00:54:48.530 --> 00:54:50.530 is not something that will ever go away. 1082 00:54:53.720 --> 00:54:55.200 If I can talk to her one last time 1083 00:54:55.200 --> 00:54:56.633 I would just say I'm sorry. 1084 00:55:07.280 --> 00:55:09.953 This is her cell phone that she used in the accident. 1085 00:55:12.230 --> 00:55:16.000 Four little letters, that's what killed her. 1086 00:55:16.000 --> 00:55:20.110 - She paid the ultimate price for her actions. 1087 00:55:20.110 --> 00:55:21.440 I've had to do this more than once. 1088 00:55:21.440 --> 00:55:25.670 Mariah is not the only, the only victim that I've dealt with 1089 00:55:27.383 --> 00:55:31.057 and it never gets any easier and it won't get any easier. 1090 00:55:33.920 --> 00:55:36.623 What is worth losing your life over? 1091 00:55:37.930 --> 00:55:40.122 That text message? 1092 00:55:40.122 --> 00:55:42.539 (soft music) 1093 00:55:47.439 --> 00:55:50.522 (truck engine roars) 1094 00:55:58.430 --> 00:56:00.847 (soft music) 1095 00:56:14.250 --> 00:56:15.640 - [Voiceover] Parents, you should be concerned 1096 00:56:15.640 --> 00:56:17.250 about underage drinking. 1097 00:56:17.250 --> 00:56:20.710 The research indicates that alcohol damages young developing 1098 00:56:20.710 --> 00:56:24.020 brain cells and the teen brain is more susceptible 1099 00:56:24.020 --> 00:56:28.960 than their adult counterparts to alcohol induced toxicity. 1100 00:56:28.960 --> 00:56:31.520 An experiment in which rat brain cells were exposed 1101 00:56:31.520 --> 00:56:36.000 to alcohol showed alcohol blocks certain synaptic activity. 1102 00:56:36.000 --> 00:56:39.040 When the alcohol was removed, the adult cells recovered 1103 00:56:39.040 --> 00:56:42.390 while the adolescent cells remain disabled. 1104 00:56:42.390 --> 00:56:44.080 In addition to drinking alcohol, 1105 00:56:44.080 --> 00:56:47.200 some teens also experimenting with marijuana. 1106 00:56:47.200 --> 00:56:49.230 There is much discussion about marijuana 1107 00:56:49.230 --> 00:56:51.800 as some States are legalizing use. 1108 00:56:51.800 --> 00:56:54.130 Studies have shown that marijuana exposes teens 1109 00:56:54.130 --> 00:56:56.920 to a self-induced learning disability 1110 00:56:56.920 --> 00:57:00.020 because the use of marijuana can block cell signaling 1111 00:57:00.020 --> 00:57:00.970 in the brain. 1112 00:57:00.970 --> 00:57:03.260 Marijuana use not only impairs driving 1113 00:57:03.260 --> 00:57:06.833 and brain development, it is an illegal drug in Virginia. 1114 00:57:08.310 --> 00:57:10.090 Is this statement true? 1115 00:57:10.090 --> 00:57:13.000 A friend who has only one drink 1116 00:57:13.000 --> 00:57:15.990 is a safe choice for a designated driver. 1117 00:57:15.990 --> 00:57:19.970 This is false, alcohol use slows reaction time 1118 00:57:19.970 --> 00:57:22.880 and impairs judgment and coordination, 1119 00:57:22.880 --> 00:57:26.290 which are all skills needed to drive a car safely. 1120 00:57:26.290 --> 00:57:30.380 The more alcohol consumed, the greater the impairment. 1121 00:57:30.380 --> 00:57:34.100 Legal limits do not define a level below, which is safe 1122 00:57:34.100 --> 00:57:37.700 to operate a vehicle or engage in some other activity. 1123 00:57:37.700 --> 00:57:40.910 Impairment due to alcohol use begins to occur at levels 1124 00:57:40.910 --> 00:57:42.940 well below the legal limit. 1125 00:57:42.940 --> 00:57:46.870 In Virginia, the legal limit for young people under 21 1126 00:57:46.870 --> 00:57:50.810 is a blood alcohol content of 0.02. 1127 00:57:50.810 --> 00:57:53.210 This is the average blood alcohol level 1128 00:57:53.210 --> 00:57:55.470 that occurs normally in a body. 1129 00:57:55.470 --> 00:57:59.250 So the legal drinking limit for drivers under the age of 21 1130 00:57:59.250 --> 00:58:01.133 in Virginia is zero drinks. 1131 00:58:03.160 --> 00:58:06.000 It's not just a driver who is at risk from drinking, 1132 00:58:06.000 --> 00:58:09.200 in this national survey one in four high school students 1133 00:58:09.200 --> 00:58:12.900 reported having ridden in a car in the last month 1134 00:58:12.900 --> 00:58:15.800 that was driven by someone who had been drinking. 1135 00:58:15.800 --> 00:58:18.500 In Virginia 48% of teenagers 1136 00:58:18.500 --> 00:58:21.640 who die in car crashes are passengers. 1137 00:58:21.640 --> 00:58:24.480 So if you are riding with a driver who has been drinking 1138 00:58:24.480 --> 00:58:28.600 or doing drugs, you're putting your life in grave danger. 1139 00:58:28.600 --> 00:58:31.130 These survey results are a reminder to parents 1140 00:58:31.130 --> 00:58:34.260 that you need to always know who your children are with. 1141 00:58:34.260 --> 00:58:38.490 Nationally 85% of teens in high school who report drinking 1142 00:58:38.490 --> 00:58:42.320 and driving also say they engaged in binge drinking, 1143 00:58:42.320 --> 00:58:45.480 which is defined as having five or more alcoholic drinks 1144 00:58:45.480 --> 00:58:47.380 within a couple of hours. 1145 00:58:47.380 --> 00:58:50.460 You need to establish a relationship with your children 1146 00:58:50.460 --> 00:58:52.300 so that in the event your child 1147 00:58:52.300 --> 00:58:55.270 has to choose between riding with an impaired driver 1148 00:58:55.270 --> 00:58:58.823 and calling home for a ride they will choose to call you. 1149 00:58:59.688 --> 00:59:02.250 It is also imperative that parents uphold their end 1150 00:59:02.250 --> 00:59:04.910 of the bargain and recognize and compliment teens 1151 00:59:04.910 --> 00:59:08.160 when they use good judgment and make mature decisions. 1152 00:59:08.160 --> 00:59:11.130 Students, you may have ridden or know of someone 1153 00:59:11.130 --> 00:59:13.230 who has ridden in a vehicle driven by somebody 1154 00:59:13.230 --> 00:59:15.350 who has been drinking alcohol, 1155 00:59:15.350 --> 00:59:17.470 please talk about strategies for avoiding 1156 00:59:17.470 --> 00:59:19.723 this risky behavior with your parents. 1157 00:59:20.670 --> 00:59:22.120 It is against the law in Virginia 1158 00:59:22.120 --> 00:59:23.940 for teens to drink and drive, 1159 00:59:23.940 --> 00:59:27.500 yet in Virginia one in 10 students reported that they drove 1160 00:59:27.500 --> 00:59:29.440 when drinking alcohol one or more times 1161 00:59:29.440 --> 00:59:31.340 during the past 30 days. 1162 00:59:31.340 --> 00:59:35.000 Teens, alcohol and drugs are illegal, 1163 00:59:35.000 --> 00:59:38.880 slow your reaction time and distort reality paradoxically. 1164 00:59:38.880 --> 00:59:41.690 While impairing you alcohol may make you think 1165 00:59:41.690 --> 00:59:46.140 you're an awesome driver, avoid this bad combination. 1166 00:59:46.140 --> 00:59:47.540 Don't drink and drive. 1167 00:59:47.540 --> 00:59:49.670 Parents, do you know where these teens 1168 00:59:49.670 --> 00:59:51.440 are getting the alcohol? 1169 00:59:51.440 --> 00:59:54.580 Well in addition to friends and older siblings, 1170 00:59:54.580 --> 00:59:56.170 you and other parents in the community 1171 00:59:56.170 --> 00:59:59.890 are primary suppliers of alcohol to underage youth. 1172 00:59:59.890 --> 01:00:01.360 So make sure you think carefully 1173 01:00:01.360 --> 01:00:04.670 about the potential consequences to your teens and to you 1174 01:00:04.670 --> 01:00:07.670 and have necessary conversations about expectations 1175 01:00:07.670 --> 01:00:09.710 with other parents in the community. 1176 01:00:09.710 --> 01:00:12.360 Studies have shown that alcohol supervise settings 1177 01:00:12.360 --> 01:00:16.070 for alcohol use and tended to minimize harm 1178 01:00:16.070 --> 01:00:17.990 actually result in higher levels 1179 01:00:17.990 --> 01:00:21.543 of harmful alcohol consequences for young people. 1180 01:00:22.860 --> 01:00:24.750 It is a fact that parents are the key 1181 01:00:24.750 --> 01:00:28.290 to good decision making related to drinking and driving. 1182 01:00:28.290 --> 01:00:30.920 Research has shown that young people are less likely 1183 01:00:30.920 --> 01:00:33.470 to drink when parents are involved in their lives 1184 01:00:33.470 --> 01:00:36.110 and they have close relationships with them. 1185 01:00:36.110 --> 01:00:38.710 Adolescents are less likely to drink 1186 01:00:38.710 --> 01:00:40.880 and have alcohol related problems 1187 01:00:40.880 --> 01:00:44.180 when their parents set clear rules and expectations 1188 01:00:44.180 --> 01:00:47.970 about drinking have good parent child communication 1189 01:00:47.970 --> 01:00:50.570 and discipline consistently. 1190 01:00:50.570 --> 01:00:53.790 Parents drinking behaviors and favorable attitudes 1191 01:00:53.790 --> 01:00:56.760 about drinking influence adolescents to initiate 1192 01:00:56.760 --> 01:00:59.010 and continue alcohol use 1193 01:00:59.010 --> 01:01:01.310 and parents who exhibit DUI behavior 1194 01:01:01.310 --> 01:01:03.940 promote youth DUI behaviors. 1195 01:01:03.940 --> 01:01:07.650 Furthermore, parental permissiveness is positively 1196 01:01:07.650 --> 01:01:09.560 and consequently associated 1197 01:01:09.560 --> 01:01:11.530 with negative drinking consequences. 1198 01:01:11.530 --> 01:01:14.770 As youth transition to college or adulthood, 1199 01:01:14.770 --> 01:01:16.610 have the conversation with your teen 1200 01:01:16.610 --> 01:01:18.250 about drinking and driving. 1201 01:01:18.250 --> 01:01:20.240 Teens who do not receive the message 1202 01:01:20.240 --> 01:01:22.220 that their parents find underage drinking 1203 01:01:22.220 --> 01:01:25.570 completely unacceptable are five times more likely 1204 01:01:25.570 --> 01:01:27.770 to drink than teens who do. 1205 01:01:27.770 --> 01:01:30.280 Dialogue with teens is essential to afford them 1206 01:01:30.280 --> 01:01:32.810 the resources and skills to make good decisions 1207 01:01:32.810 --> 01:01:34.710 about drinking and driving. 1208 01:01:34.710 --> 01:01:36.963 MADD offers a free parent handbook, 1209 01:01:38.520 --> 01:01:41.880 the handbook provides extensive information and suggestions 1210 01:01:41.880 --> 01:01:45.210 to support positive parenting conversations 1211 01:01:45.210 --> 01:01:47.253 with youth about alcohol use. 1212 01:01:48.980 --> 01:01:52.640 Most States have zero tolerance laws for underage drinking 1213 01:01:52.640 --> 01:01:55.380 and these laws cut down on drinking and driving 1214 01:01:55.380 --> 01:01:58.560 and protect the young developing brain. 1215 01:01:58.560 --> 01:02:01.320 If your teen makes a mistake and attends a party 1216 01:02:01.320 --> 01:02:02.980 where there is alcohol, 1217 01:02:02.980 --> 01:02:06.670 the judge will impose a $500 fine or community service 1218 01:02:06.670 --> 01:02:08.450 and suspend your child's license 1219 01:02:08.450 --> 01:02:11.810 or the ability to get a license for one year. 1220 01:02:11.810 --> 01:02:14.070 This suspension will also have an impact 1221 01:02:14.070 --> 01:02:16.690 on your family's car insurance. 1222 01:02:16.690 --> 01:02:19.920 Additional violations of underage drinking and driving laws 1223 01:02:19.920 --> 01:02:23.160 can result in more substantial financial penalties, 1224 01:02:23.160 --> 01:02:27.210 jail time, probation and counseling requirements, 1225 01:02:27.210 --> 01:02:29.900 as well as impact college admissions, scholarships, 1226 01:02:29.900 --> 01:02:33.240 financial aid and employment opportunities. 1227 01:02:33.240 --> 01:02:36.860 Why are more males killed in crashes? 1228 01:02:36.860 --> 01:02:39.270 Because they tend to drive at higher speeds 1229 01:02:39.270 --> 01:02:41.020 and take more risks. 1230 01:02:41.020 --> 01:02:44.313 Safety belt use is lower among males. 1231 01:02:50.940 --> 01:02:53.700 Speed increases the distance that vehicle travels 1232 01:02:53.700 --> 01:02:56.920 from the time of driver detects an emergency 1233 01:02:56.920 --> 01:02:58.960 to the time the driver reacts, 1234 01:02:58.960 --> 01:03:02.300 and it also increases the distance needed to stop a vehicle 1235 01:03:02.300 --> 01:03:04.490 once the driver starts to break. 1236 01:03:04.490 --> 01:03:08.680 Speed also increases crash energy exponentially, 1237 01:03:08.680 --> 01:03:11.110 and there are limits to the amount of crash energy 1238 01:03:11.110 --> 01:03:13.230 that can be managed by vehicles, 1239 01:03:13.230 --> 01:03:16.930 restraint systems and roadway protections such as barriers 1240 01:03:16.930 --> 01:03:18.560 and crash cushions. 1241 01:03:18.560 --> 01:03:21.620 The higher the speed, the greater the likelihood 1242 01:03:21.620 --> 01:03:24.110 that these limits will be exceeded in crashes, 1243 01:03:24.110 --> 01:03:28.080 limiting the protection available for vehicle occupants. 1244 01:03:28.080 --> 01:03:29.530 To put this into perspective, 1245 01:03:29.530 --> 01:03:32.460 the government runs crash test for occupant protection 1246 01:03:32.460 --> 01:03:34.870 at 30 to 35 miles an hour. 1247 01:03:34.870 --> 01:03:36.310 These are speeds that are considered 1248 01:03:36.310 --> 01:03:39.110 to be severe impact speeds. 1249 01:03:39.110 --> 01:03:40.860 Higher speed limits are associated 1250 01:03:40.860 --> 01:03:43.500 with an increased likelihood of deaths 1251 01:03:43.500 --> 01:03:46.290 and incapacitating injuries. 1252 01:03:46.290 --> 01:03:50.630 Increasing a speed limit from 55 to 65 results 1253 01:03:50.630 --> 01:03:54.150 in about a 3% increase in the total number of crashes 1254 01:03:54.150 --> 01:03:56.990 and a 24% increase in the likelihood 1255 01:03:56.990 --> 01:03:59.963 that a vehicle occupant will be fatally injured. 1256 01:04:01.120 --> 01:04:04.790 Law enforcement plays a critical role in traffic safety. 1257 01:04:04.790 --> 01:04:07.170 When traffic laws are actively enforced, 1258 01:04:07.170 --> 01:04:08.793 our roads are safer. 1259 01:04:11.320 --> 01:04:14.530 If you're stopped by a police officer remain calm, 1260 01:04:14.530 --> 01:04:16.980 move your vehicle out of the flow of traffic 1261 01:04:16.980 --> 01:04:19.590 onto the right shoulder of the roadway 1262 01:04:19.590 --> 01:04:21.560 and position your vehicle as far away 1263 01:04:21.560 --> 01:04:23.600 from traffic as possible. 1264 01:04:23.600 --> 01:04:27.190 Turn on your flashers and turn off your engine, 1265 01:04:27.190 --> 01:04:30.970 lower your window, keep your safety belt on 1266 01:04:30.970 --> 01:04:34.230 and your hands in plain view on the steering wheel, 1267 01:04:34.230 --> 01:04:36.800 do not get out of the car unless directed to do so 1268 01:04:36.800 --> 01:04:38.500 by the officer. 1269 01:04:38.500 --> 01:04:40.850 Passengers should also remain in their seats 1270 01:04:40.850 --> 01:04:43.570 with their safety belts fastened, 1271 01:04:43.570 --> 01:04:46.890 answer all the officer's questions calmly and clearly, 1272 01:04:46.890 --> 01:04:49.483 and follow all direction and instructions. 1273 01:04:51.960 --> 01:04:55.030 There are nearly 2000 troopers in Virginia 1274 01:04:55.030 --> 01:04:57.730 and they all have one thing in common, 1275 01:04:57.730 --> 01:05:00.630 they all have been struck or nearly struck 1276 01:05:00.630 --> 01:05:03.940 by passing motorists while performing their duties 1277 01:05:03.940 --> 01:05:05.990 on Virginia's highways. 1278 01:05:05.990 --> 01:05:08.850 So if you see an emergency vehicle stopped on the shoulder 1279 01:05:08.850 --> 01:05:12.270 of the highway, the law requires you to change lanes away 1280 01:05:12.270 --> 01:05:14.830 from the stop emergency vehicle. 1281 01:05:14.830 --> 01:05:16.440 And if you can't change lanes, 1282 01:05:16.440 --> 01:05:19.860 you must slow down and pass with caution. 1283 01:05:19.860 --> 01:05:23.200 It's not just a good idea, it's the law. 1284 01:05:23.200 --> 01:05:25.120 Do you believe this statement is true? 1285 01:05:25.120 --> 01:05:29.073 Peers have the greatest influence on teen driving behaviors. 1286 01:05:30.540 --> 01:05:34.760 That is false, nine out of 10 teen drivers identified 1287 01:05:34.760 --> 01:05:37.630 their parents as having the greatest influence 1288 01:05:37.630 --> 01:05:39.930 on their driving behaviors. 1289 01:05:39.930 --> 01:05:43.510 The next most influential groups in order 1290 01:05:43.510 --> 01:05:47.900 are law enforcement, peers and driver education teachers. 1291 01:05:47.900 --> 01:05:50.250 Although the general assembly allows your child 1292 01:05:50.250 --> 01:05:53.660 to get a license at 16 years and three months of age, 1293 01:05:53.660 --> 01:05:56.510 the parents not the state are in the best position 1294 01:05:56.510 --> 01:05:58.810 to determine whether their child is ready 1295 01:05:58.810 --> 01:06:01.690 to drive alone at that age. 1296 01:06:01.690 --> 01:06:05.520 When parents determine their children are ready to drive, 1297 01:06:05.520 --> 01:06:09.130 parents can help their children become a safe driver 1298 01:06:09.130 --> 01:06:11.970 if they are a good role model. 1299 01:06:11.970 --> 01:06:16.170 Do as I say not as I do just doesn't work. 1300 01:06:16.170 --> 01:06:18.930 Allowing your child to get a license does not mean 1301 01:06:18.930 --> 01:06:22.820 your child no longer needs your supervision and guidance. 1302 01:06:22.820 --> 01:06:25.840 By placing restrictions on high risk driving, 1303 01:06:25.840 --> 01:06:29.040 such as driving at night or with passengers, 1304 01:06:29.040 --> 01:06:31.570 you will make your child much safer. 1305 01:06:31.570 --> 01:06:34.710 Parents can also suspend their teens driving privileges 1306 01:06:34.710 --> 01:06:39.170 if the teen is not demonstrating responsible behaviors. 1307 01:06:39.170 --> 01:06:41.580 Virginia law puts parents in the driver's seat 1308 01:06:41.580 --> 01:06:44.900 to monitor safety and driving behaviors and wants parents 1309 01:06:44.900 --> 01:06:48.220 to suspend their child's driving privileges 1310 01:06:48.220 --> 01:06:51.240 if their child is not demonstrating safe 1311 01:06:51.240 --> 01:06:53.290 and responsible behaviors. 1312 01:06:53.290 --> 01:06:57.410 Parents, you must establish family laws that place limits 1313 01:06:57.410 --> 01:07:01.460 on when, where and with whom your child may drive. 1314 01:07:01.460 --> 01:07:04.703 Don't assume that state laws will keep your children safe. 1315 01:07:06.570 --> 01:07:09.460 State laws represent the minimum restrictions 1316 01:07:09.460 --> 01:07:11.110 placed on new drivers. 1317 01:07:11.110 --> 01:07:14.960 Family laws on the other hand, crafted by the parent, 1318 01:07:14.960 --> 01:07:17.890 the person who knows the child the best 1319 01:07:17.890 --> 01:07:20.700 will make the child much, much safer. 1320 01:07:20.700 --> 01:07:23.910 Your family laws should include protections such as 1321 01:07:23.910 --> 01:07:28.400 no cell phones, no text messaging, no passengers, 1322 01:07:28.400 --> 01:07:31.793 no night driving and zero tolerance for tickets. 1323 01:07:33.460 --> 01:07:36.410 Teens who have written contracts that outline family rules 1324 01:07:36.410 --> 01:07:39.000 and set limits on initial driving privileges 1325 01:07:39.000 --> 01:07:42.120 such as no driving at night and no passengers 1326 01:07:42.120 --> 01:07:45.520 and to have clear consequences for breaking the rules 1327 01:07:45.520 --> 01:07:49.420 are much less likely to engage in risky driving, 1328 01:07:49.420 --> 01:07:51.673 have crashes or get a ticket. 1329 01:07:52.650 --> 01:07:55.260 Throughout this program we have stressed the importance 1330 01:07:55.260 --> 01:07:58.000 of parent involvement and teen drivers safety. 1331 01:07:58.000 --> 01:08:00.570 Parents and teens should have a written driving 1332 01:08:00.570 --> 01:08:04.580 contract and agree upon rules and consequences, 1333 01:08:04.580 --> 01:08:08.040 driving limits where and when the teen can drive, 1334 01:08:08.040 --> 01:08:12.250 financial responsibilities, how privileges can be increased 1335 01:08:12.250 --> 01:08:15.540 and no drinking and driving. 1336 01:08:15.540 --> 01:08:18.810 Teens who do not receive a message that their parents 1337 01:08:18.810 --> 01:08:22.150 find underage drinking completely unacceptable 1338 01:08:22.150 --> 01:08:26.110 are five times more likely to drink than teens who do. 1339 01:08:26.110 --> 01:08:28.820 Often parents feel uncomfortable talking to their teens 1340 01:08:28.820 --> 01:08:32.670 about underage drinking because they drank as teens. 1341 01:08:32.670 --> 01:08:36.010 MADD offers the following sample dialogue in response 1342 01:08:36.010 --> 01:08:40.020 to teens questions about a parent's adolescent drinking. 1343 01:08:40.020 --> 01:08:42.390 I did have a drink when I was younger. 1344 01:08:42.390 --> 01:08:45.600 However, we did not know as much as we know now 1345 01:08:45.600 --> 01:08:47.480 about the risk of alcohol. 1346 01:08:47.480 --> 01:08:51.010 If I had known then I would have done things differently. 1347 01:08:51.010 --> 01:08:53.100 This is why I am talking to you about it. 1348 01:08:53.100 --> 01:08:55.563 I want you to be safe, healthy and happy. 1349 01:08:56.943 --> 01:08:58.720 (upbeat music) 1350 01:08:58.720 --> 01:09:00.640 - The number one crash risk for teens 1351 01:09:00.640 --> 01:09:01.967 is actually inexperience. 1352 01:09:01.967 --> 01:09:03.440 - The very riskiest times 1353 01:09:03.440 --> 01:09:05.510 is the first six months of driving. 1354 01:09:05.510 --> 01:09:06.660 That's when the parent needs 1355 01:09:06.660 --> 01:09:09.770 to really closely monitor what's happening. 1356 01:09:09.770 --> 01:09:12.510 - It's important just to let her know all the consequences 1357 01:09:12.510 --> 01:09:14.450 and things that if she doesn't follow through, 1358 01:09:14.450 --> 01:09:16.710 she'll know what I expect from her. 1359 01:09:16.710 --> 01:09:18.480 She'll know what she's supposed to do, 1360 01:09:18.480 --> 01:09:20.676 what's wrong, what's right. 1361 01:09:20.676 --> 01:09:23.259 (upbeat music) 1362 01:09:24.510 --> 01:09:26.170 - One of the things that's really wonderful 1363 01:09:26.170 --> 01:09:30.910 about driving is that it is a time when teens and parents 1364 01:09:30.910 --> 01:09:32.700 have to work together on something. 1365 01:09:32.700 --> 01:09:35.480 - And the Parent/Teen Driver Agreement is a document 1366 01:09:35.480 --> 01:09:38.570 that can get parents and teens to begin a conversation 1367 01:09:38.570 --> 01:09:40.260 about safe driving. 1368 01:09:40.260 --> 01:09:43.450 - My mom has talked to me about the responsibilities 1369 01:09:43.450 --> 01:09:46.084 of being good driver and, 1370 01:09:46.084 --> 01:09:46.917 - Following the rules. 1371 01:09:46.917 --> 01:09:48.780 - Yeah following the rules. 1372 01:09:48.780 --> 01:09:52.580 - The Parent/Teen Driver Agreement has a basic outline 1373 01:09:52.580 --> 01:09:55.560 of rules that the teen should follow in order 1374 01:09:55.560 --> 01:09:56.560 to keep them safe. 1375 01:09:56.560 --> 01:10:00.410 - We encourage parents to limit the conditions under which 1376 01:10:00.410 --> 01:10:04.810 teens can drive to daytime or at least not very late 1377 01:10:04.810 --> 01:10:09.810 and zero or one passenger or no inclement weather driving, 1378 01:10:09.860 --> 01:10:11.027 fairly basic things. 1379 01:10:11.027 --> 01:10:13.560 - And it also lets the teen and the parent work together 1380 01:10:13.560 --> 01:10:15.800 to set up the consequences. 1381 01:10:15.800 --> 01:10:18.920 - Let's talk about the consequences. 1382 01:10:18.920 --> 01:10:20.390 - Curfew violation. 1383 01:10:20.390 --> 01:10:22.000 - Yeah we have issues with that one. 1384 01:10:22.000 --> 01:10:23.300 - What if it's 30 minutes? 1385 01:10:23.300 --> 01:10:25.610 - No it's not up for discussion about that, 1386 01:10:25.610 --> 01:10:28.650 violation curfew you need to just respect that. 1387 01:10:28.650 --> 01:10:31.570 - It's about progressively giving them privileges 1388 01:10:31.570 --> 01:10:33.930 as they show that they can handle a highway 1389 01:10:33.930 --> 01:10:37.020 and many other situations that they're gonna be facing. 1390 01:10:37.020 --> 01:10:40.610 - One of my biggest fears is Daija being distracted, 1391 01:10:40.610 --> 01:10:43.160 while she's driving, I just need her to be focused. 1392 01:10:44.290 --> 01:10:49.290 - My biggest fears and worries are that I won't drive 1393 01:10:50.430 --> 01:10:55.010 good enough or I'll get in a car accident. 1394 01:10:55.010 --> 01:10:58.850 My mom's expectations are that I just follow 1395 01:10:58.850 --> 01:11:03.850 whatever she says, follow the law and be the best driver. 1396 01:11:04.030 --> 01:11:07.370 - Teens who report that their parents would be very upset 1397 01:11:07.370 --> 01:11:11.070 with them if they engaged in risky driving behavior, 1398 01:11:11.070 --> 01:11:15.200 report much less risky driving behavior 1399 01:11:15.200 --> 01:11:18.023 and they report fewer violations with the law. 1400 01:11:20.530 --> 01:11:23.000 - If I do something I can't just talk her out of it 1401 01:11:23.000 --> 01:11:24.120 'cause it's on paper. 1402 01:11:24.120 --> 01:11:26.010 If it wasn't a paper, I could just lie be like 1403 01:11:26.010 --> 01:11:28.790 you never said that but since it's on paper, 1404 01:11:28.790 --> 01:11:31.860 I know she's gonna go back a lot and look at it. 1405 01:11:31.860 --> 01:11:33.560 - Yeah, I might frame it (laughs). 1406 01:11:34.395 --> 01:11:36.812 (soft music) 1407 01:11:45.820 --> 01:11:47.520 - [Voiceover] Following this presentation, 1408 01:11:47.520 --> 01:11:50.580 please visit the Partner for Safety and Driving website 1409 01:11:50.580 --> 01:11:54.640 to locate the Parent/Teen Driving Agreement or contract. 1410 01:11:54.640 --> 01:11:57.430 An agreement will help avoid any misunderstandings 1411 01:11:57.430 --> 01:12:01.100 concerning family driving rules and allow parents and teens 1412 01:12:01.100 --> 01:12:04.350 to come to agreement on vehicle use and operation 1413 01:12:04.350 --> 01:12:07.530 and the consequences for breaking any of these rules. 1414 01:12:07.530 --> 01:12:10.300 The instructors in tonight's presentation will direct you 1415 01:12:10.300 --> 01:12:12.980 to the Partners for Safety and Driving website 1416 01:12:12.980 --> 01:12:15.830 at safetyanddriving.org. 1417 01:12:15.830 --> 01:12:18.490 There's also a parent/teen driving agreement 1418 01:12:18.490 --> 01:12:21.710 located in the 45 Hour Parent/Teen Driving Guide. 1419 01:12:21.710 --> 01:12:25.370 Please take the time to review one of the contract examples 1420 01:12:25.370 --> 01:12:27.220 and we hope you will invest time 1421 01:12:27.220 --> 01:12:29.093 completing a contract together. 1422 01:12:30.240 --> 01:12:32.210 There are several new laws to be aware of 1423 01:12:32.210 --> 01:12:35.910 that went into effect July 1, 2020. 1424 01:12:35.910 --> 01:12:38.720 Drivers need to stop for pedestrians. 1425 01:12:38.720 --> 01:12:42.790 Photo enforcement is now allowed in school and work zones. 1426 01:12:42.790 --> 01:12:45.210 Penalties were increased for driving in a careless 1427 01:12:45.210 --> 01:12:49.100 or distracted manner around bicyclists or vulnerable people 1428 01:12:49.100 --> 01:12:53.390 using the road and beginning, January 1, 2021 1429 01:12:53.390 --> 01:12:56.190 as we mentioned before, there are now fines 1430 01:12:56.190 --> 01:12:58.883 for all drivers holding a cell phone while driving. 1431 01:13:01.340 --> 01:13:04.690 Thank you for attending this parenting driving presentation. 1432 01:13:04.690 --> 01:13:06.940 Parents we hope the information shared today 1433 01:13:06.940 --> 01:13:10.310 will help you help your teen become a safer driver. 1434 01:13:10.310 --> 01:13:13.900 Participants in today's meeting will be marked attended 1435 01:13:13.900 --> 01:13:16.500 and once the student has successfully completed 1436 01:13:16.500 --> 01:13:19.170 the Classroom Driver Education requirements, 1437 01:13:19.170 --> 01:13:20.610 the student will be provided 1438 01:13:20.610 --> 01:13:24.980 with their classroom completion card or DEC-8 card. 1439 01:13:24.980 --> 01:13:26.220 If you have any questions, 1440 01:13:26.220 --> 01:13:29.620 please reach out to your students driver education teacher. 1441 01:13:29.620 --> 01:13:31.373 Thank you again for attending.